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YM54 EUF

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

306,712 mi
Last recorded306,712 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 EUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 306,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 292,385 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 272,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 261,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 261,628 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 256,302 miles

Nearside Front window screen damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2021 256,299 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side harsh (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all 4 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front window screen damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2020 256,039 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 243,098 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 243,093 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 226,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 226,497 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 210,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 195,155 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 195,153 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2015 177,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 161,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 127,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 127,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,846 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,849 miles

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

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

centre rear exhaust hangar corroded off

Fail 2 Jul 2010 69,275 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,949 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 54,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,386 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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YM54 EUF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EUF, 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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YM54 EUF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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