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AE05 YUD

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

260,774 mi
Last recorded260,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YUD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 260,774 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer leaking exhaust gases from welded seam.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 259,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber pivot noisy when rotated.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer leaking exhaust gases from welded seam.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 233,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 214,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 214,919 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 192,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 169,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 141,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 132,294 miles

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

corrosion on rear discs

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jun 2011 132,294 miles

corrosion on rear discs

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jun 2010 121,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 111,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 102,965 miles

covers fitted to outer sills not fully checked

offside front tyre wear on edges & worn close to limit 2mm

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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AE05 YUD is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE05 YUD, 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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AE05 YUD is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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