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YL05 SBV

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,864 mi
Last recorded187,864 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 SBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 187,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 180,653 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 180,642 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 171,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 163,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 155,508 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 150,049 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 150,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 143,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 134,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,829 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,070 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,685 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 62,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,659 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 52,649 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YL05 SBV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL05 SBV, 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 YL05 SBV registered?

YL05 SBV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is YL05 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 SBV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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