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YD05 DHY

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

220,163 mi
Last recorded220,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 DHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 220,163 miles

Anti skid service required

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 204,901 miles

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

No fr side markers.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 193,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 185,234 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 178,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 171,587 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 167,234 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 161,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 155,175 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 147,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 139,289 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides- inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 129,440 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,482 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 101,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2011 88,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,355 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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YD05 DHY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

YD05 DHY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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