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YT55 TXA

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,151 mi
Last recorded180,151 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 TXA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 180,151 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 180,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 171,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 166,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside amber marker light out.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 166,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside amber marker light out.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 159,788 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 159,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear wheels. (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 151,387 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 146,928 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 146,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 135,878 miles

o/s/r wheel noisey on rotation . suspect hand brake shoes loose

Fail 19 Sep 2016 138,654 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r wheel noisey on rotation . suspect hand brake shoes loose

Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres tread out of shape

Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,976 miles

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,075 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,605 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake disc's rusty but servicable

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,094 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,161 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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YT55 TXA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YT55 TXA, 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 YT55 TXA registered?

YT55 TXA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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