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YG55 RCY

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,247 mi
Last recorded135,247 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 135,247 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 133,831 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 133,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,032 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 132,032 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 129,354 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 122,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 119,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 109,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 104,446 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 104,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,483 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,802 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,086 miles

dampness around diesel filter

Fail 9 Sep 2013 86,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

dampness around diesel filter

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,118 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,088 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 RCY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

YG55 RCY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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