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SM55 YOD

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,047 mi
Last recorded201,047 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 YOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 201,047 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2018 201,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 197,512 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 182,747 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 166,785 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 153,795 miles

front discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2014 153,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 143,769 miles

park assist light illuminated

Fail 6 Dec 2013 143,769 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

park assist light illuminated

Pass 6 Dec 2012 135,959 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 135,959 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 125,931 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 118,378 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,770 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,928 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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SM55 YOD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM55 YOD, 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 SM55 YOD registered?

SM55 YOD is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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