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YY54 XZM

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,421 mi
Last recorded182,421 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 XZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 182,421 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 179,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 164,467 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 155,501 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 148,523 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded and worn where front springs seat recommend replacement

Fail 16 Jan 2018 148,519 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded and worn where front springs seat recommend replacement

Pass 12 Jan 2017 142,368 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge recommend replacement

Fail 12 Jan 2017 142,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge recommend replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2016 135,892 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 135,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 126,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,944 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 118,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,462 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 112,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,363 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 106,363 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 94,077 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,276 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 86,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 79,595 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 79,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YY54 XZM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YY54 XZM, 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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YY54 XZM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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