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YR55 OSU

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

182,740 mi
Last recorded182,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 182,740 miles

NSR/OSR Brake discs slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 29 Jul 2026 182,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR/OSR Brake discs slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 173,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 160,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 146,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,468 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,393 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 78,393 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,705 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,160 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,976 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,100 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 OSU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

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

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