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AY05 EPE

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

239,071 mi
Last recorded239,071 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 239,071 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 229,860 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 229,027 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 228,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 225,123 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 222,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 237,652 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 237,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 217,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 241,129 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010
Pass 8 Apr 2009 208,440 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2009 208,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in off side rear tyre

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 EPE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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