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YT05 USL

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,204 mi
Last recorded123,204 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 USL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 123,204 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside rear spring not seated properly but secure

Pass 5 Jul 2025 117,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring not correctly seated on suspension arm but is secure

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

surface corrosion to brake discs, vehicle been stood

Fail 1 Jul 2025 117,468 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring not correctly seated on suspension arm but is secure

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

surface corrosion to brake discs, vehicle been stood

Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,909 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 110,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 101,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,753 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,660 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,079 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,079 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,704 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 66,681 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 66,681 miles

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

Clicking noise when nsf wheel is rotated (suspect CV joint)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,997 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,761 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,251 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,898 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 26,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,331 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,346 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,723 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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YT05 USL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YT05 USL, 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 YT05 USL registered?

YT05 USL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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