MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,267 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Underside slightly corroded.
Exhaust system corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Underbody corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system corroding
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Underbody corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Underbody corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
undertrays/sill covers fitted
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
undertrays/sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
underbody corroding
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
underbody corroding
offside rear upper position lamp not working
parkbrake has some travel but not at limit at time of test
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
rear exhaust hanger detached but system secure at the time of test
unable to test rear seats/belts as seats stowed away with luggage on
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner faces (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
rear exhaust hanger detached but system secure at the time of test
unable to test rear seats/belts as seats stowed away with luggage on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT of 1.6mm and devoid of tread on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front forward (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT of 1.6mm and devoid of tread on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front forward (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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WG05 VLU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 WG05 VLU, 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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WG05 VLU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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