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YT55 VEK

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

266,577 mi
Last recorded266,577 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 266,577 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 266,576 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 252,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 252,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 244,364 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 230,462 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 230,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 199,329 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 199,328 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 164,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 133,892 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 133,892 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,511 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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YT55 VEK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YT55 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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