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YX55 DOA

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,228 mi
Last recorded115,228 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 DOA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 115,228 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 107,710 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 107,705 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 100,266 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 100,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres distorted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre size 215/60x17

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,812 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,750 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,727 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,768 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 70,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,065 miles

Offside Rear lens taped repair

under trays/sill covers/engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,965 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount corroded

Offside Rear lens taped repair

engine cover/under tray/sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,014 miles

Offside Rear lens taped repair

sill covers/under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,428 miles

emissions to low to measure

engine covers/undertrays fitted

o/s rear light lense repaired with tape

Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too lean to measure

o/s/r lens teped repair

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too lean to measure

o/s/r lens taped

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too lean to measure

o/s/r lens slight crack

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,594 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,168 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,909 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,688 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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YX55 DOA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YX55 DOA, 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 YX55 DOA registered?

YX55 DOA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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