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YA05 GMV

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,766 mi
Last recorded189,766 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 189,766 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

oil residue around o/s/f

Pass 23 May 2022 188,726 miles

n/s steering rack boot worn

Pass 19 May 2021 187,028 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2020 186,184 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 184,460 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2018 180,763 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 180,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 173,318 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 166,335 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 166,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 159,658 miles

exhaust flexu worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 148,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly stepped

Pass 28 Feb 2013 135,954 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 130,037 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 130,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 122,776 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 122,775 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,242 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING WEAK

Pass 15 Jun 2009 106,758 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 99,230 miles

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 GMV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA05 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

YA05 GMV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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