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DK55 YNW

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,939 mi
Last recorded119,939 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 119,939 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 119,938 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 116,649 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 116,647 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,685 miles

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

both headlamps deteriated

Fail 23 Oct 2023 113,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both headlamps deteriated

Pass 26 Oct 2022 109,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 109,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tread cut down to the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tread cut down to the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,121 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2020 98,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 86,840 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 86,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 72,073 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 72,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 60,015 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,480 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 51,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,844 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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DK55 YNW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK55 YNW, 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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DK55 YNW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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