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FL05 KYF

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

225,662 mi
Last recorded225,662 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 225,662 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 225,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 212,082 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod/or steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 212,082 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod/or steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 199,612 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 185,250 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 185,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 172,583 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 172,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 157,934 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 157,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 144,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 132,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 132,379 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,540 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 118,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 106,620 miles

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

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

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

unable to test rear seatbelts fully

Fail 21 Aug 2012 106,620 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

unable to test rear seatbelts fully

Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 95,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,898 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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FL05 KYF 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 60.9%.

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 FL05 KYF, 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 FL05 KYF registered?

FL05 KYF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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