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YC05 GXS

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,880 mi
Last recorded164,880 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 164,880 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2021 164,880 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 159,598 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 151,487 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 151,427 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 140,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,093 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,188 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 70,334 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 70,334 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,521 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YC05 GXS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC05 GXS, 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 YC05 GXS registered?

YC05 GXS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is YC05 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 GXS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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