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WF05 HKU

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

209,166 mi
Last recorded209,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 HKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 209,166 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 209,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working ALSO LENS DAMAGED--WILL NEED TO BE ASSESED WHEN LAMP WORKING (1.4.A.2c)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle BOTH FRONT TYRES FOULING ON FULL STERRING LOCKS (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

front brake pads low

headlamp lens's both deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 177,965 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 177,957 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 138,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 137,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,360 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 122,360 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,611 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,573 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,964 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,966 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,807 miles

hand brake high

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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WF05 HKU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WF05 HKU, 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 WF05 HKU registered?

WF05 HKU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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