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YG55 RCU

2005 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,370 mi
Last recorded90,370 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 90,370 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 73,888 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,610 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,307 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,311 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 34,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,648 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 28,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,733 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,745 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 RCU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 RCU registered?

YG55 RCU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is YG55 RCU safe to buy?

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