MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Sidelight dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Sidelight dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn on outer edges
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre brake light not working
n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush worn
o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush worn
oil leak
rear exhaust bracket broken
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre brake light not working
n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush worn
o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush worn
oil leak
rear exhaust bracket broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
headlamps deteriorated
o/s/r lamp unit broken
power steering noisy on lock to lock and judders
rear exhaust mount bracket broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
headlamps deteriorated
o/s/r lamp unit broken
power steering noisy on lock to lock and judders
rear exhaust mount bracket broken
Both rear tyres feathered
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust bracket corroded
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres feathered
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG05 ARU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 YG05 ARU, 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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YG05 ARU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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