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YR05 YWO

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,251 mi
Last recorded170,251 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YWO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 170,251 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush .offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn HUB bushes offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, and brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 155,226 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 155,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 142,101 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 12 Aug 2021 142,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking nut on steering arm loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning orange marker light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring/bearing cup damaged and touching spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 130,369 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,466 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 117,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,706 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,414 miles

Engine covers and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front and rear pivot bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside headlamp aim beam patterns poor and only just visible.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front and rear pivot bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake performance low and requires adjustment.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,208 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 84,168 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust brackets broken (7.1.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,041 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,920 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,170 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,195 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 YWO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YWO, 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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YR05 YWO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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