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YC55 TLZ

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 TLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 107,195 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

some travel on handbrake

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 107,195 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

some travel on handbrake

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 102,231 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

some wear steering rack

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 102,231 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

some wear steering rack

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

some wear steering rack

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 95,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

some wear steering rack

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,798 miles

corrosion on rear roadsprings

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,833 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Over heated (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Radiator leaking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,214 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,179 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,380 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 71,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,473 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,196 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,301 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 45,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,423 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 TLZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLZ, 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 YC55 TLZ registered?

YC55 TLZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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