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YJ55 ZWM

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,047 miles

engine light on

o/s/f top mount bearing harsh /noisy

Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,044 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

o/s/f top mount bearing harsh /noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,197 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,884 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside door mirror cover missing

stone chip in front screen

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,691 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,601 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake wear indicators outer covering worn through

headlamp warning message on

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate faded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic sills

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 15 Mar 2011 54,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic sills

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 ZWM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJ55 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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