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YA55 TGZ

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

489,191 mi
Last recorded489,191 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 TGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 489,191 miles

offside and nearside bottom ball joints worn

Pass 31 Aug 2016 464,130 miles

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 437,551 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 4 Mar 2015 376,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 351,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 321,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 318,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 308,371 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 293,582 miles

play in the steering n/s

Pass 25 Jan 2012 274,862 miles

front tyres worn on the edge

play in the rear antiroll bar mounts

Pass 25 Aug 2011 257,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 236,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 236,319 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 230,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 228,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 178,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 161,435 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,678 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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YA55 TGZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YA55 TGZ, 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 YA55 TGZ registered?

YA55 TGZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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