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Y587 UOT

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

263,544 mi
Last recorded263,544 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 UOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 263,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 261,483 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 260,107 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 259,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 259,009 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 257,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting outer sidewall, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting on sidewall, bald on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 244,942 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 231,749 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 215,149 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2016 215,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2015 194,246 miles

corosion to o/s/r brake disc

front suspension lower arms front bushes deteriating

play in o/s/r anti roll bar d bush

Fail 27 Feb 2015 194,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

corosion to o/s/r brake disc

front suspension lower arms front bushes deteriating

play in o/s/r anti roll bar d bush

Pass 28 Feb 2014 179,855 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

distortion to n/s/r wheel inner rim

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in n/s of steering rack

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 27 Feb 2013 162,986 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 147,471 miles

brake pedal pad wearing

dampness to front shockabsorbers

information light on dash on

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arms front bushes deteriating

rear number plate deteriating

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

slight distortion to o/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 28 Feb 2011 128,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,482 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension front bushes

slight weep from front shockabsorbers

Fail 1 Mar 2010 109,482 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre very close to limit

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension front bushes

slight weep from front shockabsorbers

Fail 27 Feb 2009 91,215 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres down to 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,215 miles

front tyres down to 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2008 66,842 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

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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Y587 UOT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc 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 Y587 UOT, 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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Y587 UOT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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