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YR55 OSO

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,408 mi
Last recorded126,408 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 126,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 121,632 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 115,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,593 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,588 miles

oil leak underside.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,183 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,798 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,139 miles

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Fail 30 Aug 2018 93,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,689 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords 225/45r17 91v (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,152 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm 225/45r17 91y

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,233 miles

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

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

front tyres touch wheel arch liners on full lock

n/s wiper not very effective

Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,233 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres touch wheel arch liners on full lock

n/s wiper not very effective

Fail 23 Aug 2013 69,988 miles

All discs slightly pitted

Front wishbone front bushes worn

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,988 miles

All discs slightly pitted

Front wishbone front bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,716 miles

nsr rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,716 miles

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

nsr rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,638 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,735 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 OSO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OSO, 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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YR55 OSO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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