2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · RA55 YYL
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 145,194 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA55 YYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 145,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RA55 YYL Mileage History
- 16/11/2024137,824 mi
- 10/11/2025145,136 mi+7,312 mi
- 16/01/2026145,186 mi+50 mi
- 01/04/2026145,189 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/2026145,194 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA55 YYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc70 (RA55 YYL) between November 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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