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DY05 BAA

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

230,195 mi
Last recorded230,195 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 BAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 230,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 8 Aug 2022 230,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached cup badly corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle fitted with undertrays

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 219,605 miles

corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2021 219,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2020 210,662 miles

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

Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 23 Aug 2019 196,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 181,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 164,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 146,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,063 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 127,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 116,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 10 Mar 2014 116,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,440 miles

Exhaust brackets broken on middle section

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 99,439 miles

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

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

Exhaust brackets broken on middle section

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,426 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 90,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

wiring loom excessively damaged where it has been rubbing on fanbelt

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,126 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,468 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 71,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,398 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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DY05 BAA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY05 BAA, 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 DY05 BAA registered?

DY05 BAA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DY05 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 BAA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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