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YY05 LKV

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,594 mi
Last recorded159,594 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 LKV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 159,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 151,681 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 151,681 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front COIL SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 139,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 130,091 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 130,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour AND O/S/F REPEATERS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,082 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn

Handbrake long travel

Fail 24 Mar 2020 117,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front lower arm bushes worn

Handbrake long travel

Pass 10 Nov 2018 102,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,699 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 87,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,147 miles

covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack due to age of tyre, tyre is 6 1/2 yrs old.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

offside rear tyre inner side wall slight cracking near rim

Pass 11 May 2010 43,059 miles

offside rear tyre has small cracks on inner sidewall near rim

Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,911 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 23,766 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,766 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 LKV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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