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YR05 EYO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,377 mi
Last recorded75,377 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 EYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,377 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,531 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear box mounting broken but system still secure

Fail 30 Apr 2025 74,531 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear box mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 25 Apr 2024 73,652 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear silencer mounting damaged ,but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 72,620 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 69,825 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 68,580 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))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,529 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,058 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,710 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,690 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre wearing close to wear bars plus cracking on outer walls

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,454 miles

battery goes flat during test may need new one

battery light on ( alternator not charging )

front brake discs look worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,203 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 58,203 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 486,480 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,648 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,003 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,455 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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YR05 EYO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YR05 EYO, 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 YR05 EYO registered?

YR05 EYO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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