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YM54 DXF

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,425 mi
Last recorded153,425 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 DXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 153,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2026 153,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 147,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2024 147,267 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 142,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 138,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 138,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 131,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 127,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,935 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,935 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,567 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 116,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,172 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 111,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,632 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,851 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 82,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plate in poor condiction

movement in both front lower arm front bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,282 miles

both number plates deteriorated

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

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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YM54 DXF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YM54 DXF, 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 YM54 DXF registered?

YM54 DXF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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