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YX55 YPT

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,992 mi
Last recorded252,992 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 YPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 252,992 miles

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Front antiroll bar centre bushes deteriorating

Front headlamps deteriorating & patterns weak

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside front brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Rear number plate deteriorating

Under tray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2018 252,963 miles

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

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Front antiroll bar centre bushes deteriorating

Front headlamps deteriorating & patterns weak

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside front brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Rear number plate deteriorating

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 240,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 229,056 miles

play in inner rack joints

slight wear to both front suspension arm forward bushes

Fail 6 Jan 2016 229,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in inner rack joints

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear to both front suspension arm forward bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 215,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 14 Jan 2015 215,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 202,598 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tail marker light not working

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2014 202,597 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tail marker light not working

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 181,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front fog lamap not working

Fail 7 Jan 2013 181,274 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front fog lamap not working

Pass 10 Jan 2012 167,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 156,386 miles

front brake disc's wearing

front shocker/coil spring bottom insulator rubbers split

headlight glasses poor condition patterns just visable

Fail 11 Feb 2011 156,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake disc's wearing

front shocker/coil spring bottom insulator rubbers split

headlight glasses poor condition patterns just visable

Pass 26 Aug 2009 124,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,884 miles

front tyres rubbing on wing linner

o/s/r tyre has cut to side wall not to cords

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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YX55 YPT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX55 YPT, 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 YPT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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