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YY05 VYE

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,758 mi
Last recorded42,758 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,758 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,985 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,366 miles

Nearside front tyre wall has a cut but not down to cords

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,760 miles

n/s/f tyre deep has cut to side wall not to cords

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,978 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,741 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 VYE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

YY05 VYE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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