2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · RY05 YDT
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 156,916 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY05 YDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 156,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 YDT 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 (RY05 YDT) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RY05 YDT Mileage History
- 24/10/2023135,908 mi
- 05/12/2024145,283 mi+9,375 mi
- 12/12/2024145,467 mi+184 mi
- 05/03/2026156,542 mi+11,075 mi
- 08/04/2026156,916 mi+374 mi
Average of roughly 8,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Angle gear and Haldex AWD failureSerious
The XC70 can quietly lose drive to the rear axle through worn angle gears, DEM faults or neglected Haldex servicing.
- AW55 automatic gearbox flareSerious
The weight of the XC70 exposes any neglect in the five-speed auto, which can flare, thump or feel lazy once warm.
- Rear self-levelling suspension wearModerate
Many XC70s use expensive rear dampers and associated hardware that tire with age, leaving the car sagging, bouncy or noisy over broken roads.
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