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YL05 YVK

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,460 mi
Last recorded184,460 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 184,460 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 180,704 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 176,160 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 176,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 170,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 164,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 163,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 157,062 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 157,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 148,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,057 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 139,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 129,423 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 121,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 113,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 105,655 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,008 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,548 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,742 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,737 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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YL05 YVK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 YVK, 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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What year was YL05 YVK registered?

YL05 YVK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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