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YR55 FVN

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,519 mi
Last recorded106,519 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 106,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 106,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,364 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on its inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,245 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 95,915 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 25 May 2017 95,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,117 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 83,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 83,472 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,240 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,965 miles

o/s and n/s/f brake pads low

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 51,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s/f brake pads low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2008 35,682 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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YR55 FVN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR55 FVN, 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 YR55 FVN registered?

YR55 FVN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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