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YF55 XAT

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,200 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 132,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 18 Nov 2013 101,841 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear box brakets broken system still adequately supported(strongly advise)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 91,491 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear section of exhaust bracket broken system still adequately supported

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear section of exhaust bracket broken system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,851 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 78,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,868 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 78,659 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,635 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to legal limits

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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YF55 XAT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF55 XAT, 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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YF55 XAT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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