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YJ55 TTF

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

259,842 mi
Last recorded259,842 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 TTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 259,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 259,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 257,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear both registration lamps dull in operation

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

anti skid service message displayed on dash

fuel cap seal slightly cracked/perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2021 257,863 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake lever travel (1.1.15 (f))

Emissions not tested due to excessive leak on system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mounting bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper side lamp bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONGLY ADVISE inner tread edge de-void of tread and cracking around bald area close to exposing inner ply but not at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONGLY ADVISE inner tread edge area bald of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded over the top

Rear number plate lamp bulbs dull in operation

fuel cap sealing ring badly cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2020 254,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise inner tread edge badly worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas in suspension perscribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filter corroded

engine tick over is hunting . also anti- skid service message displayed ?

Fail 27 Oct 2020 244,247 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front amber marker light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise inner tread edge badly worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake recording a low reading

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas in suspension perscribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filter corroded

engine tick over is hunting . also anti- skid service message displayed ?

Pass 27 Apr 2019 247,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front amber marker not working

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower 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 also miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 247,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front amber marker not working

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower 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 also miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 243,119 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2017 243,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 239,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 236,079 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 236,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 69kg/f (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2014 225,673 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 215,712 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 215,712 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 207,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 202,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 174,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 126,478 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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YJ55 TTF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ55 TTF, 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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YJ55 TTF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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