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YA05 GBY

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

282,607 mi
Last recorded282,607 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 GBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 282,607 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 274,605 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 274,588 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake warning lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2018 263,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 257,277 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

offside headlamp unit deteriorated but beam pattern visible

Fail 12 Sep 2017 257,277 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

offside headlamp unit deteriorated but beam pattern visible

Pass 1 Sep 2016 248,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 240,964 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 221,778 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 204,599 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 204,599 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 181,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2012 181,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 158,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 140,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 123,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,576 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 91,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YA05 GBY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YA05 GBY, 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 YA05 GBY registered?

YA05 GBY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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