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YX05 LZE

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,454 mi
Last recorded161,454 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 LZE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 161,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 161,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 156,545 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded / worn NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light lens damaged / tape repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear body panel damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads getting low NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service and park brake rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 156,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded / worn NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light lens damaged / tape repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear body panel damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads getting low NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service and park brake rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 153,059 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Rear light lens unit damaged / broken been temp taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear quarter panel damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rear brake discs corroded / rusty NEAR FAIL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 141,002 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both slightly clouded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 121,681 miles

Front both headlamps slightly clouded

Fail 15 May 2019 121,681 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both headlamps slightly clouded

Pass 10 May 2018 113,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 16 May 2017 105,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 97,611 miles

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

steering rack inner joints has play both sides

Fail 3 Jun 2015 90,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,325 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,693 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

upper centre engine mount has play

Fail 13 Sep 2013 81,693 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

upper centre engine mount has play

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,893 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 75,893 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,597 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 67,597 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,170 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 57,170 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,735 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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YX05 LZE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YX05 LZE, 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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YX05 LZE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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