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YJ55 YNZ

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,337 mi
Last recorded195,337 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 195,337 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 195,152 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres 3mm

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 183,098 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 182,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 171,555 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 158,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 149,877 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 149,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 140,444 miles

rear exhaust insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2012 140,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 132,739 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 132,702 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 121,978 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 YNZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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