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YT05 XBZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

207,824 mi
Last recorded207,824 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 XBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 207,824 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front indicator lens broken

handbrake efficiency only just passed

Fail 1 Mar 2023 207,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Pass 16 Feb 2022 198,460 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop(not req'd by year)

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2022 198,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high beam pattern also cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop(not req'd by year)

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2021 189,555 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished in outer sidewall

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

handbrake travel on the limit

repairs affected to offside front mirror

Fail 3 Feb 2021 189,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in outer sidewall

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

handbrake travel on the limit

repairs affected to offside front mirror

Pass 3 Feb 2020 183,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty and poor

Fail 3 Feb 2020 183,861 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty and poor

Pass 2 Feb 2019 172,478 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone,front bush worn

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

front inner brake pads look low,limited vision -advise wheels off inspection asap

handbrake travel high,advise attention asap

Fail 2 Feb 2019 172,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp lens excessively poor,no pattern output (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wishbone,front bush worn

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

front inner brake pads look low,limited vision -advise wheels off inspection asap

handbrake travel high,advise attention asap

pattern output from offside front headlamp very weak,advise attention asap

Pass 3 Feb 2018 161,028 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone,front bush worn

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

crack and repairs made to nearside rear light unit

handbrake travel near the limit

headlamp lenses in poor condition

some roughness in steering lock to lock check

Pass 1 Feb 2017 150,485 miles

child seats at nearside and offside rear seats

damage to offside front seat controls

Pass 1 Feb 2016 139,851 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 139,851 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 131,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 131,142 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Jan 2014 122,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 122,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 109,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2013 109,303 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 94,799 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 77,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wet at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2010 77,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wet at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,519 miles

front brake pads worn very thin

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YT05 XBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YT05 XBZ, 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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YT05 XBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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