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CX55 YYL

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,677 mi
Last recorded104,677 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 104,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on shoulder.

Offside Rear tyre-numerous cuts.

Fail 11 May 2026 104,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on shoulder.

Offside Rear tyre-numerous cuts.

Pass 9 May 2025 98,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front leg top mount-some play.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 91,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 80,647 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 69,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside dipped beam pattern poor

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,734 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 42,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,214 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 42,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,479 miles

two rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,346 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,390 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,139 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 38,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,551 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,374 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,350 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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CX55 YYL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CX55 YYL, 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 CX55 YYL registered?

CX55 YYL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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