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YD05 GEC

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

191,932 mi
Last recorded191,932 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 GEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 191,932 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 184,709 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 148,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 148,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 140,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,930 miles

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 87,762 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,290 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,148 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,855 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,460 miles

two rear tyres worn on edges

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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YD05 GEC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YD05 GEC, 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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YD05 GEC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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