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YR05 DZN

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,955 mi
Last recorded180,955 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 DZN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 180,955 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 180,955 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 173,176 miles

centre exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in rear anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

rear shocks soft not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 173,172 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r brake pads low not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r number plate light slightly dim at time of test.

play/wear in rear anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

rear shocks soft not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 164,814 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 164,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 152,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 152,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 141,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 141,363 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,322 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 128,322 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,086 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,382 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,090 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 73,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,423 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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YR05 DZN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR05 DZN, 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 YR05 DZN registered?

YR05 DZN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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