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VK05 YJY

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,342 mi
Last recorded133,342 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,342 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 133,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 128,621 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,626 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,854 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 120,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Linkarm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Steering arm is worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Low on performance

Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,426 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,307 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 113,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,538 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 107,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,465 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,465 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,725 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,524 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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VK05 YJY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK05 YJY, 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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VK05 YJY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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