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FM05 YSU

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,397 mi
Last recorded189,397 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 YSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 189,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 189,380 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 189,340 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 185,572 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 183,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 177,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 164,086 miles

Advise front axle brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2015 150,980 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Tested in wet conditions

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 150,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Tested in wet conditions

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 143,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 130,012 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 115,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2013 115,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,976 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,121 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,562 miles

front wishbones inner bushes starting to split

o/s/f tyre == 2.5mm tread depth

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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FM05 YSU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM05 YSU, 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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FM05 YSU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 August 2005.

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