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YY05 DZS

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,517 mi
Last recorded159,517 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 159,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 152,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 143,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 138,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,363 miles

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,034 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 120,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,084 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 100,097 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 100,097 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 86,367 miles

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

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 86,367 miles

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,268 miles

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

centre exhaust mount rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,469 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,400 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 38,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,339 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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YY05 DZS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YY05 DZS, 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 YY05 DZS registered?

YY05 DZS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is YY05 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 DZS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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