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YG55 ZNW

2005 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 170,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 166,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 150,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

edges worn smooth on all 4 tyres

Fail 11 Dec 2015 150,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner wishbone bush worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 135,068 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 134,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 124,183 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2013 124,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 107,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 100,875 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 100,875 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 72,346 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 72,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,032 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 ZNW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZNW, 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 ZNW registered?

YG55 ZNW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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