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YG55 YRV

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

213,706 mi
Last recorded213,706 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 213,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp aims poor

Fail 12 May 2026 213,704 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp aims poor

Pass 31 May 2025 204,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2025 204,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 203,071 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

some slight front brake imbalance noted at time of test

Fail 9 May 2024 202,988 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear near hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 50kg (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective giving a poor image but is there (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 196,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak at centre/rear mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone bushes worn both sides but no excessive movement found at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 191,580 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Fail 26 Sep 2022 191,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside head lamp aim poor

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Sep 2021 186,883 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 182,520 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

signs of diesel looks like filler nck could be split further investigation required

Fail 18 Sep 2020 182,519 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

signs of diesel looks like filler nck could be split further investigation required

Pass 2 Oct 2019 178,035 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s slightly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 178,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s slightly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front has slight brake imbalance

some travel on hand brake lever

Pass 8 Oct 2018 170,339 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 163,724 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s

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

Front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

petrol flap intermitant to open, opened on pre-checks but not on test

Fail 27 Nov 2017 163,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s

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

Front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

petrol flap intermitant to open, opened on pre-checks but not on test

Pass 17 Jan 2017 156,555 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 156,555 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 148,622 miles

head lamp lens scuffed

Fail 12 Jan 2016 148,622 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

head lamp lens scuffed

Fail 8 Jan 2015 139,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 139,530 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 131,422 miles

front tyres getting down

Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,213 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 116,357 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,357 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 106,844 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 106,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 95,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,162 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,143 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 68,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YRV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

YG55 YRV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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