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YX55 VFS

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,512 mi
Last recorded153,512 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 153,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 153,512 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 147,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 141,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 135,797 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 131,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,359 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 115,359 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,058 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% light on side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2016 105,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,764 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,274 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 2 Nov 2011 58,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,681 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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YX55 VFS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YX55 VFS, 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 YX55 VFS registered?

YX55 VFS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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