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VN05 PYB

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

259,921 mi
Last recorded259,921 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 PYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 259,921 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 259,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 4 May 2017 238,463 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 238,327 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 224,728 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 224,725 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2015 206,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlamp lens tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 7 May 2015 206,764 miles

offside headlamp lens tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 13 May 2014 185,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

low reading from offside park brake

Fail 12 May 2014 185,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

low reading from offside park brake

Pass 14 May 2013 171,206 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 158,444 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 158,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 141,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 128,025 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 128,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 111,705 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 111,705 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 90,557 miles

offside front door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view to rear

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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VN05 PYB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VN05 PYB, 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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VN05 PYB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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