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DU55 ZYN

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,784 mi
Last recorded153,784 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ZYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 153,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2024 147,034 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 147,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 141,538 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 140,318 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 134,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 128,073 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 123,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 117,159 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,207 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 112,199 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,039 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 102,875 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,939 miles

handbrake travel requires attention soon

Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,794 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 78,794 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,096 miles

chunks out of sidewall nearside front tyre not showing cords

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,741 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,381 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,039 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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DU55 ZYN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU55 ZYN, 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 DU55 ZYN registered?

DU55 ZYN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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