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YH55 LLO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,618 mi
Last recorded161,618 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 161,618 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Nov 2018 155,098 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp small hole in lens

Offside Rear marker lamp not working

anti-skid service required message on dash display

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 136,599 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component probably steering rack (2.3.3b)

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 125,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,095 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside of tread

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has shallow cut to outer wall, no casing exposed

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to off side front tyre outer wall

emissions to clean to test

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,813 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,060 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 55,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,237 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Fail 26 Sep 2008 40,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear registration plate slight deterioration

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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YH55 LLO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YH55 LLO, 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 YH55 LLO registered?

YH55 LLO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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