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YC55 JUJ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,828 mi
Last recorded171,828 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 JUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 171,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2025 171,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 169,370 miles

Engine system service message on dash but warning lamp not lit.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 164,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses are in poor condition causing reduced light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 159,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BUT NOT ALLOWING INGRESS OF DIRT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER COME AWAY FROM PIPE BUT NOT LEAKING EXCESSIVELY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 153,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both are slightly faulty. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 146,719 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamp len's are in poor condition causing reduced light output. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 146,710 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamp len's are in poor condition causing reduced light output. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play OSF lower ball joint slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre almost on min legal limit for tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 138,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF inner c.v. boot has a very small split in it. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF head lamp lens is scuffed causing poor light output. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,953 miles

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 118,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,452 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 105,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,714 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,872 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,241 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,005 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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YC55 JUJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC55 JUJ, 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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YC55 JUJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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