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YF54 UOD

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,126 mi
Last recorded166,126 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 166,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn/wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 155,682 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 155,681 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements all rear lamps intermittent fault no lights working (4.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 144,879 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 144,879 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 134,285 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 134,270 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 122,855 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,592 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

age related surface rust under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,635 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,746 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 107,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 97,151 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 89,351 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,279 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 84,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,554 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 74,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,297 miles

Nearside Front 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 position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,303 miles

washers frozen

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,794 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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YF54 UOD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YF54 UOD, 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 YF54 UOD registered?

YF54 UOD is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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