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YG55 RCO

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,269 mi
Last recorded128,269 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 128,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 128,269 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 118,136 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,136 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,669 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 111,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 102,987 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 95,944 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)

Fail 18 May 2015 90,262 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 90,262 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,043 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,984 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,231 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,620 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 RCO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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