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YG55 AGY

2005 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

256,951 mi
Last recorded256,951 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 AGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 256,951 miles

Bonnet struts are weak and don't hold bonnet well

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in poor condition and rear silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 256,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet struts are weak and don't hold bonnet well

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in poor condition and rear silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 243,167 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

bonnet strut is very weak

Fail 15 Aug 2024 243,161 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

bonnet strut is very weak

Pass 2 Sep 2023 233,759 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Travel High

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 224,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 216,880 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 216,591 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 210,291 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

cracking to front shocker top mountings

exhaust just starting to blow around centre hanger

headlamp beam patterns weak - lens worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

slight steering rack play both sides

some front brake judder

Pass 11 Sep 2019 207,711 miles

both headlamp beam patterns weak - headlamp lens worn

cracking to front shocker top mountings

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

o/s/f wishbone front bush starting to split

slight exhaust blow -manifold area from cold

slight o/s steering rack/rod play

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Sep 2018 201,001 miles

both front suspension top mount bushes perishing

corrosion to rear silencer

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 26 Jul 2017 192,829 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

cracking/spilitting to both front shocker top mountings

cut to n/s/f + n/s/r tyre outer side walls

exhaust centre hanger corroded/getting thin

rear tyres approaching 3mm tread + wearing outer edges

slight exhaust blow from cold - manifold area

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar mount bush

Pass 15 Aug 2016 183,626 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

some cracking to front shocker top mounts

some front + rear brake inbalance

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Aug 2015 170,337 miles

Nearside Front slight rack play

Offside Front indicator fading colour

corrosion to exhaust back box

corrosion to rear brake discs + some judder

cracking to front shocker top mounts

n/s/f tyre on legal limit o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 21 Aug 2014 157,551 miles

abs service message displayed on lcd display

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to rear silencer

damage to front registration plate

nearside front suspension top bush perishing

offside front suspension top bush splitting

rear registration plate delaminating

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Aug 2013 142,767 miles

both front suspension top bushes perishing especially offside

corrosion to rear silencer outer layer

engine oil leak - recommend investigate

rear tyres starting to wear outer edges

some corrosion to rear discs

some damage to front registration plate

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Aug 2013 142,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

both front suspension top bushes perishing especially offside

corrosion to rear silencer outer layer

engine oil leak - recommend investigate

rear tyres starting to wear outer edges

some corrosion to rear discs

some damage to front registration plate

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,222 miles

perishing to fuel cap seal

slight delaminating to rear number plate

some corrosion to back box section

Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,073 miles

perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,918 miles

cracking starting to fuel cap seal

wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,208 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 AGY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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