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BJ05 YHB

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,551 mi
Last recorded187,551 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 187,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 187,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 173,256 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 15 Apr 2021 173,256 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Mar 2020 166,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 161,319 miles

Front oil leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 161,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low no imige (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 70 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,739 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / phone holder ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 150,807 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 150,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 143,110 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front undershield fitted

Nearside Front steering has play

Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 132,040 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,156 miles

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 120,092 miles

nsf and nsr tyers slifgt cuts in side walls

Fail 11 Apr 2012 120,092 miles

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

nsf and nsr tyers slifgt cuts in side walls

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,769 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 108,763 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,302 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,781 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BJ05 YHB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ05 YHB, 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 BJ05 YHB registered?

BJ05 YHB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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