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YY55 CPV

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,711 mi
Last recorded143,711 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 CPV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 143,711 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 142,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 140,608 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 134,656 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,108 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 129,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,428 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner faces (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2015 118,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner shoulder close to cords (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner faces (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,738 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shouder

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 93,280 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front orange marker lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,830 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,830 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,339 miles

parkbrake lever has some travel but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2009 43,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

parkbrake lever has some travel but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,459 miles

Front brake discs and pads look to be getting well worn??

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YY55 CPV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YY55 CPV, 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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What year was YY55 CPV registered?

YY55 CPV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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