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YR55 NXA

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,418 mi
Last recorded182,418 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 NXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 182,418 miles

Offside Front 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 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 182,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 175,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 165,086 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Sep 2018 154,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 151,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 144,050 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Anti skid service required message on dash

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 144,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti skid service required message on dash

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 136,893 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside inner rack end has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2015 136,893 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2014 129,580 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cuts to nearside rear tyre inner wall, but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

fuel tank is damp, possible fuel leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 129,578 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cuts to nearside rear tyre inner wall, but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

fuel tank is damp, possible fuel leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 123,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

possible diesel leak from fuel tank

rear wiper blade is split

two rear exhaust mountings are insecure, exhaust system is still secure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 123,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

possible diesel leak from fuel tank

rear wiper blade is split

two rear exhaust mountings are insecure, exhaust system is still secure

Pass 24 Jul 2012 118,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level low

fuel tank appears damp possible leak

rear exhaust mountings insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2012 118,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level low

fuel tank appears damp possible leak

rear exhaust mountings insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2011 113,063 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 108,444 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 93,942 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 NXA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

YR55 NXA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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