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AY05 EOU

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

249,624 mi
Last recorded249,624 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 249,624 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

modified for compertition use

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2018 249,604 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 246,246 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 23 Aug 2017 246,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 May 2016 243,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 239,349 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edge

n/s/r disc pitted

Fail 18 Sep 2012 239,349 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edge

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 227,565 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 208,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 186,526 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 171,069 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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AY05 EOU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY05 EOU, 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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AY05 EOU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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