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AF05 WNL

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

228,568 mi
Last recorded228,568 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 228,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (225/45R17 94W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (225/45R17 94W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 228,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (225/45R17 94W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (225/45R17 94W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 227,801 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective light damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 227,800 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective light damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 226,739 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 208,905 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low, 3mm + wearing on edges (225/45R17 XL) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges (225/45R17 XL) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 208,905 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low, 3mm + wearing on edges (225/45R17 XL) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges (225/45R17 XL) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked on Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 198,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter has a light misting of oil

Pass 7 Jun 2017 188,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front most bushes (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust hanger has fell off causing a slight blow on exhaust

Fail 5 Jun 2017 188,441 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front most bushes (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust hanger has fell off causing a slight blow on exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2016 172,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Tyre pressure low

Fail 25 May 2016 172,663 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Tyre pressure low

Pass 5 May 2015 159,697 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 150,861 miles

offside front amber side marker lamp not working

Pass 8 May 2013 140,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded and thin

Pass 14 May 2012 126,443 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 109,046 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 109,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 90,693 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,693 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,914 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 46,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF05 WNL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF05 WNL, 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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AF05 WNL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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