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YX55 KPP

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

210,743 mi
Last recorded210,743 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KPP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 210,743 miles

Offside Rear Upper sidelight inop

slight leak power steering

Fail 7 Aug 2025 210,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper sidelight inop

slight leak power steering

Pass 1 Aug 2024 195,859 miles

Offside Rear Upper sidelight inop

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 195,859 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Upper sidelight inop

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 183,262 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking outer wall

Fail 3 Aug 2023 183,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking outer wall

Pass 25 Aug 2022 168,712 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 168,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 167,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 165,118 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 165,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 162,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 155,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,861 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 144,668 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,913 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,600 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 117,457 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,503 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 107,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,979 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,025 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,069 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,586 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 KPP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YX55 KPP, 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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YX55 KPP is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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