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DV55 YCG

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,315 mi
Last recorded168,315 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 YCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 168,315 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine sounds noisy.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 168,315 miles

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine sounds noisy.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel binding on rotation.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 162,120 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 162,120 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 151,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 8 Jan 2018 151,812 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 145,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 134,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 123,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 115,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,857 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 107,857 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 99,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 885,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2009 79,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,685 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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DV55 YCG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DV55 YCG, 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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DV55 YCG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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