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YK55 VWY

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

247,910 mi
Last recorded247,910 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 247,910 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 247,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 237,381 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 237,379 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 224,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 213,133 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 213,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 200,014 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 186,760 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 174,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 161,667 miles

offside rear disc slight corroison

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

rear silencer pipe slifght blow sealed

Pass 3 Oct 2017 147,689 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 22 Sep 2016 132,750 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,477 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,638 miles

o/s/front fog light broken

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,571 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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YK55 VWY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YK55 VWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK55 VWY registered?

YK55 VWY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YK55 VWY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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