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YE55 BOF

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,248 mi
Last recorded179,248 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 BOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 179,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 169,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 159,542 miles

Coil spring corroded slight to all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 159,542 miles

Coil spring corroded slight to all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 151,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bump stop rubber perished

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,758 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Advise wheel alignment checked

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 142,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NOT SURE OF OFFSIDE FRONT DUE TO NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective NOT SURE OF OFFSIDE FRONT DUE TO NOT WORKING (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Advise wheel alignment checked

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Relocated to outside of swept area ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 137,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 133,697 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 133,692 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 132,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 130,746 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

engine cover & under trey fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,408 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 128,111 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 114,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 114,273 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,577 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,695 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,690 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 60,690 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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YE55 BOF 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 78.3%.

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 YE55 BOF, 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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YE55 BOF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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