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YY54 VSO

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,067 mi
Last recorded137,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VSO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 137,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 112,678 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 112,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,583 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 107,583 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,931 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,104 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,478 miles

Both front shocks have a light misting of oil

Fuel flap hinge broken

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel filter corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Aug 2011 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 41,874 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,755 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 32,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YY54 VSO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY54 VSO, 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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YY54 VSO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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