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YG55 YRP

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

194,971 mi
Last recorded194,971 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 194,971 miles

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 13 May 2026 194,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 24 May 2025 184,099 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 180,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,441 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 176,441 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 170,127 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2022 170,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2021 164,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 159,898 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly and disc appears to have been overheated.

Nearside rear disc pads low.

Offside front tyre getting low and worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread very low.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 154,661 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2019 154,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2018 148,602 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2018 148,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front and rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2017 139,941 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 139,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 131,904 miles

both headlamps going shady

Fail 21 Jul 2016 131,904 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

both headlamps going shady

Fail 21 Jul 2015 123,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 123,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,307 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2014 115,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,313 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight wall damage outer side wall

offside rear tyre slight wall damage outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2012 97,805 miles

CAR IS DUE CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT ON MILEAGE

Fail 13 Jul 2012 97,805 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CAR IS DUE CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT ON MILEAGE

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,616 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 84,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,693 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,069 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,268 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Minor stone chips across windscreen. Front tyres wearing on their inner edges. Rear tyres are wearing on their outer edges.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 YRP is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRP, 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 YRP is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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