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YG05 OEN

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,500 mi
Last recorded135,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,500 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 132,652 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 126,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory Both sides rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 120,615 miles

Nearside Rear parking brack very low reading does not lock.

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

warning light (anti skidservice required.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 116,607 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 114,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,206 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,297 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 109,291 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,587 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,407 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 94,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 84,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal starting to deterirate

nearside and offside head light glassis starting to deterirate

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal starting to deterirate

nearside and offside head light glassis starting to deterirate

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,181 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,000 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,610 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,770 miles

front pads low

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,265 miles

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

Rear n/s tyre cut but not to the cords

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 OEN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YG05 OEN, 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 OEN registered?

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

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