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YP55 YYJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,255 mi
Last recorded40,255 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 40,255 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 38,835 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 37,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 36,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 36,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,557 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 34,832 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 33,549 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 33,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 32,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 30,582 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 28,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,078 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,294 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,507 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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YP55 YYJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP55 YYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP55 YYJ registered?

YP55 YYJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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