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YX55 VXW

2005 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,845 mi
Last recorded167,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 167,845 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Front headlights going opaque

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 167,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Front headlights going opaque

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 158,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

vehicle has accident damage near side front offside front offside rear

Fail 14 Jul 2017 158,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

vehicle has accident damage near side front offside front offside rear

Pass 1 Jul 2016 148,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 148,367 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 135,831 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,876 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,698 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2013 102,697 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,566 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 88,566 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,223 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,223 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,359 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 28,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have been lightly rubbing wheel arch liners on full lock

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,652 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have been lightly rubbing wheel arch liners on full lock

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 VXW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YX55 VXW, 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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YX55 VXW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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