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YF54 UOC

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,159 mi
Last recorded224,159 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 224,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 224,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 217,978 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 217,972 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side passneger side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play passenger side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 180,830 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 165,419 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 165,417 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 165,222 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 154,847 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 145,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

both headlamps have started to become opaque

Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,948 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 141,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 133,386 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 133,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 130,465 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 121,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 121,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 110,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2007 87,854 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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YF54 UOC 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 70%.

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 YF54 UOC, 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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YF54 UOC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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