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YR55 VTL

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,170 mi
Last recorded160,170 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VTL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 160,170 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2025 155,030 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 153,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 152,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 149,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 146,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 143,270 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 140,226 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2017 138,144 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 138,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 131,884 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked and worn uneven

Fail 22 Nov 2016 131,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracked and worn uneven

Pass 26 Nov 2015 127,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 127,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,406 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,507 miles

emission to clean to register

rear no plate stainning

Fail 16 Nov 2012 92,507 miles

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

emission to clean to register

rear no plate stainning

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,962 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 VTL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

YR55 VTL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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