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AK05 YYL

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,602 mi
Last recorded170,602 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 170,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 162,278 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 155,860 miles

Both front wheel rims are bent

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage to the limit

The front brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 148,740 miles

Both front brake discs are heavily worn

Both front wheel rims are bent

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 140,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 130,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,650 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 121,650 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 102,399 miles

Hand brake travel long. Reserve travel nearing limits

Offside front tyre worn near to limits on tread edge.

Fail 31 May 2011 102,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake travel on lever near limit.

off side fornt tyre worn near to limit on inner edge of tread.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 90,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 90,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 66,582 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 66,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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AK05 YYL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 YYL, 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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AK05 YYL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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