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YS55 GXU

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,966 mi
Last recorded181,966 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 181,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both head lights fadded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 181,966 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both head lights fadded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 170,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 166,013 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 158,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 154,866 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 154,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 150,064 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust not insercure

Fail 9 May 2013 150,064 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust not insercure

Fail 21 May 2012 143,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust mount snapped but the exhaust is not insercure

Pass 21 May 2012 143,039 miles

centre exhaust mount snapped but the exhaust is not insercure

Pass 24 Nov 2010 130,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 120,373 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 113,811 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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YS55 GXU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS55 GXU, 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 YS55 GXU registered?

YS55 GXU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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