2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · SO55 YSY
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 213,862 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO55 YSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 213,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO55 YSY 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 (SO55 YSY) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SO55 YSY Mileage History
- 18/11/2022187,855 mi
- 18/11/2022187,857 mi+2 mi
- 21/11/2023196,742 mi+8,885 mi
- 02/12/2024205,929 mi+9,187 mi
- 12/12/2025213,862 mi+7,933 mi
Average of roughly 8,483 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: Good
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