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WF55 YYS

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,427 mi
Last recorded214,427 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 YYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 214,427 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 205,324 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 198,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 190,507 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 190,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 183,942 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 183,942 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 177,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2018 166,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT Has been knotted and may come undo in a collision

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SEAT BELT Has been knotted and may come undo in a collision

Fail 3 Dec 2018 166,693 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT Has been knotted and may come undo in a collision

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SEAT BELT Has been knotted and may come undo in a collision

Pass 18 Dec 2017 161,187 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 161,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 149,750 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 149,516 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 124,067 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 124,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,576 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front Tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,569 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,107 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,406 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,056 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 YYS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYS, 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 WF55 YYS registered?

WF55 YYS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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