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AY55 XFD

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,703 mi
Last recorded148,703 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 144,070 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 140,528 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 140,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 136,701 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 136,696 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 131,216 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 131,214 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,676 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,761 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 120,761 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,315 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 on edgers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,533 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,533 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,038 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,835 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 83,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,227 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket corroded/weak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 41,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,899 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,787 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AY55 XFD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 XFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY55 XFD registered?

AY55 XFD is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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