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YD05 CDC

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,506 mi
Last recorded118,506 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 CDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 118,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 115,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,207 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,103 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 106,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 103,342 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,143 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 93,143 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,916 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,805 miles

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

offside front strut leaking slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,805 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front strut leaking slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,108 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,491 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,696 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,019 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YD05 CDC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD05 CDC, 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 YD05 CDC registered?

YD05 CDC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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