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YX05 NVJ

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,041 mi
Last recorded152,041 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 NVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 152,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 145,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,531 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,951 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,031 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit in places 225/45/17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit in places due to uneven wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer door mirror glass broken

Rear brake discs in poor condition [corroded and pitted]

Fail 19 Oct 2020 120,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit in places 225/45/17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit in places due to uneven wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer door mirror glass broken

Rear brake discs in poor condition [corroded and pitted]

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,832 miles

front brake disc poor condition

handbrake operation high

o/s mirror damaged

rear brake pads low and discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2019 110,740 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc poor condition

handbrake operation high

o/s mirror damaged

rear brake pads low and discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,374 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 101,374 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,921 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

LONG PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

REAR SILENCER MOUNTING BROKEN / RUSTED

Fail 22 Apr 2017 93,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGES DISTORTED - BALD IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE DISTORTED - BALD IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

LONG PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

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

REAR SILENCER MOUNTING BROKEN / RUSTED

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,982 miles

**WINDSCREEN BADLY CRACKED**

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LAMP FAULTY

REAR TYRE TREADS LOW + DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,540 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 73,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,218 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,266 miles

anti skid service warning on dash

one rear exhaust support broken off

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,620 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,927 miles

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

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

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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YX05 NVJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 YX05 NVJ, 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 YX05 NVJ registered?

YX05 NVJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YX05 NVJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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