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YP55 WJM

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,211 mi
Last recorded165,211 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 WJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 165,211 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 163,373 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp lens frosty

Fail 6 Jan 2025 163,373 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp lens frosty

Pass 17 Jan 2024 159,107 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side tarnished and frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 159,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side tarnished and frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 153,603 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 153,603 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 148,254 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip not secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 138,957 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 128,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 122,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 115,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 104,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads for wear

Fail 4 Jan 2011 65,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads for wear

Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,443 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,276 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 WJM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 WJM registered?

YP55 WJM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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