2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · YT55 TXC
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 187,221 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT55 TXC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/12/2023
- 187,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT55 TXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (YT55 TXC) between September 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YT55 TXC Mileage History
- 27/09/2022184,885 mi
- 13/01/2023184,886 mi+1 mi
- 18/12/2023187,221 mi+2,335 mi
Average of roughly 1,911 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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