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YG55 AFY

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

247,452 mi
Last recorded247,452 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 AFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 247,452 miles

nsr upper tail light inop

slight play in nsf inner steering arm

slight side play on handbrake lever

Fail 10 Aug 2015 247,452 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr upper tail light inop

slight play in nsf inner steering arm

slight side play on handbrake lever

Pass 12 Aug 2014 224,209 miles

emissions were tested and met but the dga could not register a reading

Fail 12 Aug 2014 224,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions were tested and met but the dga could not register a reading

Pass 23 Aug 2013 204,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 181,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 161,872 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Fail 2 Sep 2011 161,872 miles

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

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

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 13 Aug 2010 136,763 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 136,763 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 109,691 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 109,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,520 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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YG55 AFY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG55 AFY, 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 YG55 AFY registered?

YG55 AFY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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