2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · YR05 YWO
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 170,251 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR05 YWO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/08/2023
- 170,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR05 YWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc70 (YR05 YWO) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 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: “Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn HUB bushes offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush .offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YR05 YWO Mileage History
- 04/08/2022155,015 mi
- 18/08/2022155,226 mi+211 mi
- 09/08/2023170,251 mi+15,025 mi
Average of roughly 15,039 miles per year across 3 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
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- AW55 automatic gearbox flareSerious
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