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YM55 ULT

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,582 mi
Last recorded128,582 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 ULT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 128,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,158 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 113,350 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 113,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 108,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,278 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 21 Aug 2019 92,419 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,757 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,574 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,649 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,552 miles

Slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,828 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 22,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YM55 ULT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YM55 ULT, 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 YM55 ULT registered?

YM55 ULT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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