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V70 YEH

2005 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

364,391 mi
Last recorded364,391 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 YEH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 364,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 342,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 329,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 306,097 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 277,990 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 255,626 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 240,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 234,181 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 222,322 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 220,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 216,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 209,972 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 202,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 202,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 195,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 195,207 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 188,164 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 169,056 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 148,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 148,962 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 128,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,764 miles

SIGHNS OF FUEL STAINING AROUND O/S OF FUEL TANK N/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE MINOR EXHAUST LEAK AT MANIFOLD AREA

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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V70 YEH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V70 YEH, 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 V70 YEH registered?

V70 YEH is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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