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SL05 UUA

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

209,114 mi
Last recorded209,114 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 UUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 209,114 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle also fitted with sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 208,746 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle also fitted with under trays and sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 199,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 199,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 186,786 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 186,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Anti skid warning in dash (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bolt onto hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.92mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.86mm 205/55/16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 174,735 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 174,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 173,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on edge ()

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both front fogs not working

Fail 18 Mar 2020 170,996 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 158,671 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 158,671 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 153,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 145,045 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 145,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 139,071 miles

slight bind from nearside rear wheel

Fail 29 Mar 2016 138,384 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight bind from nearside rear wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2015 131,268 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroding

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,578 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,543 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,047 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,437 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,081 miles

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

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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SL05 UUA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SL05 UUA, 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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SL05 UUA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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