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WF55 NPY

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,897 mi
Last recorded114,897 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 NPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 114,897 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 107,932 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 100,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 91,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,824 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 84,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 80,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,451 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 77,448 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,635 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 72,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,032 miles

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,629 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,536 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,487 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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WF55 NPY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WF55 NPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF55 NPY registered?

WF55 NPY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WF55 NPY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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