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DY05 LVO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

159,806 mi
Last recorded159,806 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 159,806 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 159,804 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer joints (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 148,797 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 148,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 137,806 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 137,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 124,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 113,195 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front fog light missing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 113,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front fog light missing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,578 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jul 2013 102,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jun 2013 101,888 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,153 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,501 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 76,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 63,978 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise front fog light not workingadvise rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,593 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 51,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2008 37,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LVO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 DY05 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

DY05 LVO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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