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YG05 MYB

2005 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 MYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 154,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 151,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 148,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 145,045 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Mar 2023 145,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,624 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dulled (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged misted (3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake leaver has slight travel

Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,446 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 138,444 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,612 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 133,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit of tolerance (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre close to wear bar indicators

Pass 14 Mar 2018 128,255 miles

front brake pads excessively low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 123,432 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,734 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,554 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 97,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 86,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,762 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 75,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 64,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,998 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,525 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 42,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YG05 MYB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YG05 MYB, 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 YG05 MYB registered?

YG05 MYB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YG05 MYB shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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