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YC55 YBV

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,503 mi
Last recorded161,503 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 161,503 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion noted to outer edges of inner friction surface to both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion to both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear to both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Unconventional means of supporting rear silencer noted, secure for now. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 157,577 miles

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

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

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

bonnet strut weak

Pass 2 Oct 2023 149,690 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 142,565 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 142,564 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 138,481 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,640 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,973 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 121,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 116,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight aim just visible,glass misty

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,524 miles

center exhaust hanging bracket broken

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,934 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,746 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,065 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 YBV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

YC55 YBV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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