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YB05 WVR

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,300 mi
Last recorded183,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 WVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 183,300 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 183,296 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre flat

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 174,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

rear anti-roll bar been fouling rear suspension arms at some stage

Pass 21 Jul 2015 164,002 miles

Exhaust emissions reading not detected

N/S rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 154,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 154,490 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 142,187 miles

horn muffled slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2013 141,765 miles

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

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

horn muffled slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 130,811 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread.

No exhaust emissions printout - emissions too clean to register at time of test.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 130,547 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread.

No exhaust emissions printout - emissions too clean to register at time of test.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 109,849 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 109,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,640 miles

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

this vehicle is that of eruo 4 emission level,no print out was printed at time of mot test

undertray fitted to vehicle some parts not checked properly

Fail 26 Aug 2009 76,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside corner of front bumper loose

Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,152 miles

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

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

offside corner of front bumper loose

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,438 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,438 miles

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

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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YB05 WVR 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 58.8%.

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 YB05 WVR, 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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YB05 WVR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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