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YY55 VTG

2006 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,222 mi
Last recorded213,222 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC70105,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VTG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 213,222 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 213,209 miles

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine at pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 210,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2020 204,197 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 204,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 196,984 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake high may be in need of adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 190,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 178,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 165,069 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 156,446 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 147,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 137,004 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 125,699 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 125,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 116,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 107,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 87,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

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 VTG is a 2006 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 105,810 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 VTG, 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 20 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY55 VTG is a 2006 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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