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AY55 XFF

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,485 mi
Last recorded105,485 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 105,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 105,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 102,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,113 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 94,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,173 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,464 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,322 miles

Lower torque rod bush starting to split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,368 miles

Both rear tyre's worn inside edge's

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,085 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding over

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,273 miles

front and rear brake discs slighty corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 52,273 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XFF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

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

Is AY55 XFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 XFF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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