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YE05 LGV

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,574 mi
Last recorded101,574 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 LGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 101,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 99,860 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 99,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 98,401 miles

Undertrays and sill covers obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,306 miles

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

under tray's fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Nov 2022 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

under tray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,710 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,140 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,428 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,701 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,285 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,910 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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YE05 LGV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YE05 LGV, 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 YE05 LGV registered?

YE05 LGV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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