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YT55 OYN

2005 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

232,740 mi
Last recorded232,740 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 232,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 228,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 225,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 220,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 211,150 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 211,130 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 200,580 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 200,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 177,739 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))

Pass 9 May 2018 154,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 130,353 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 130,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 May 2016 106,204 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 106,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 80,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

Fail 12 May 2015 80,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 May 2014 57,051 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 31,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,513 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage

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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YT55 OYN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Purple 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 YT55 OYN, 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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YT55 OYN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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