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YX55 VFD

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,581 mi
Last recorded171,581 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 171,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 169,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 159,856 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 150,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 148,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 148,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,938 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 140,674 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 131,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 120,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 105,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,905 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,459 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,053 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Handbrake travel long.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,721 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 50,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,934 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 VFD is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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