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209,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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 ()
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
slight bind from nearside rear wheel
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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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