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DY55 YSM

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,755 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,508 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 89,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,363 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 86,363 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,744 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,169 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,404 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2017 67,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,530 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,088 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 49,452 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,499 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,458 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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DY55 YSM 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 DY55 YSM, 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 DY55 YSM registered?

DY55 YSM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is DY55 YSM safe to buy?

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