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YY55 FDK

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

237,410 mi
Last recorded237,410 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FDK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 237,410 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 207,056 miles

Engine covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 207,056 miles

Engine covers fitted

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 173,084 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2014 147,044 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 146,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 112,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,662 miles

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

all brake disc,s starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,225 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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YY55 FDK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY55 FDK, 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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YY55 FDK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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