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AV05 XWY

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

192,934 mi
Last recorded192,934 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 192,934 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides offside & nearside ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pipe entry area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted next to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on anti roll bar (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of vehicle underbody, above subframe and fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 192,854 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody/floor above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides offside & nearside ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pipe entry area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted next to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on anti roll bar (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of vehicle underbody, above subframe and fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 176,987 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 165,948 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 161,720 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 161,720 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 157,768 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 153,066 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 146,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 146,422 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 146,417 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 139,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 131,234 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 131,234 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 128,136 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 128,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Sep 2014 109,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,121 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,867 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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AV05 XWY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV05 XWY, 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 AV05 XWY registered?

AV05 XWY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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