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YY54 VTW

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

238,239 mi
Last recorded238,239 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VTW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 238,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2025 224,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 219,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 210,387 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 196,672 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side front headlight lenses slightly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust outer wrap is deteoriating

Fail 31 Dec 2021 196,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective scuffed excess(no beam image) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective scuffed excess(no beam image) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust outer wrap is deteoriating

handbrake lever is reaching the end of its reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2020 193,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 193,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 190,184 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front indicator side repeater lens is missing

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres are worn to 3.0mm on inner treads

Pass 5 Dec 2018 186,381 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 180,471 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 170,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 170,438 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 163,095 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 160,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 159,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamp lenses are in poor condition

centre exhaust system corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2014 159,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

centre exhaust rotting

both head lamp lens require cutting

Pass 1 Feb 2013 136,498 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 136,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 111,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,725 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 88,801 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,080 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 71,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,052 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front disc corroding

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,984 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VTW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YY54 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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