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YY05 DZA

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,736 mi
Last recorded173,736 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DZA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 173,736 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 173,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 161,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 144,415 miles

4 x shock absorbers corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 144,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 132,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,339 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,072 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 112,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,546 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside number plate light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,242 miles

centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2014 69,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,748 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,128 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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YY05 DZA 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 YY05 DZA, 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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YY05 DZA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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