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YG55 WPA

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,576 mi
Last recorded168,576 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 168,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 165,590 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 162,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 159,390 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 154,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 151,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 147,628 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 147,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 142,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

Fail 6 Oct 2009 142,740 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 132,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s repeter cover missing

Fail 16 Oct 2008 132,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s repeter cover missing

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 WPA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

YG55 WPA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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