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AF55 OYG

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,168 mi
Last recorded102,168 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OYG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 102,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 102,111 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front accessory spot lamp loose but unlikely to fall off

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,436 miles

Central exhaust is corroded

Front suspension is corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside front headlight pattern is starting to diffuse

Rear suspension is corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2024 100,427 miles

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

Central exhaust is corroded

Front suspension is corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside front headlight pattern is starting to diffuse

Rear suspension is corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb in non led headlight (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb in non led headlight (4.1.4 (c))

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

Central exhaust is corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 100,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,941 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear tyres cracked sidewalls

Fail 3 Dec 2021 99,873 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all back seat down ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 98,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,766 miles

both sides front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2017 95,679 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both sides front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2016 93,224 miles

both sides rear brake discs corroded

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 forward (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,684 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 90,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,078 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,078 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,969 miles

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

Rear towbar hook has two retaining bolts that do not extend through the nylock nuts

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,069 miles

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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AF55 OYG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF55 OYG, 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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AF55 OYG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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