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YP55 LGJ

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,599 mi
Last recorded58,599 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 58,599 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hazard light switch sticking.

Pass 11 Oct 2024 56,766 miles

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

Offside Front marker light inop.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,078 miles

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

Offside Front marker light inop.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

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

Offside Front marker light inop.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust mount broken.

front undertray obscuring view.

rear exhaust mount weak.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts re check in 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to rear no plate (0.1 (b))

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

o/s/f marker light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 43,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 80 percent wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front discs lipped

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,158 miles

front pads 75 percent wear

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to the exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

emissions too clean to register

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,571 miles

slight perishing to front lower suspension arm inner front bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,680 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,110 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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YP55 LGJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YP55 LGJ, 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 YP55 LGJ registered?

YP55 LGJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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