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VK05 YKA

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,770 mi
Last recorded114,770 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,770 miles

HEADLIGHTS DISTORTED

Offside Front HEADLIGHT CRACKED

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES TO FLOOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 114,770 miles

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

HEADLIGHTS DISTORTED

Offside Front HEADLIGHT CRACKED

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES TO FLOOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,512 miles

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

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

front headlamps faded

offside front light cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,961 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 100,959 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,751 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wear to front brake pads

Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wear to front brake pads

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,554 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 85,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,073 miles

wear to o/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,112 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 69,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,070 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,063 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,090 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 57,090 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,595 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,595 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

aux belt has cut through wires on harness

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,570 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,124 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer 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 YKA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK05 YKA, 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 VK05 YKA registered?

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

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