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AD05 YEK

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

183,702 mi
Last recorded183,702 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 183,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 183,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 183,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 183,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 181,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 177,848 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 177,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 173,232 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 171,822 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 171,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 170,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 165,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 151,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 151,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,092 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 132,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,616 miles

Fuel filler flap hinge broken

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,873 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,350 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,271 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 65,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,324 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 5,632 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,689 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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AD05 YEK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AD05 YEK, 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 AD05 YEK registered?

AD05 YEK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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