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YG05 ODY

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,087 mi
Last recorded245,087 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 ODY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 245,087 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 244,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp beam images poor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 228,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 228,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 212,895 miles

hand brake travel high

indicator switch poor

rear number plate poor

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in o/s/f anti link

Pass 20 Sep 2018 200,157 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 186,406 miles

front pads low on n/s/f ///n/s/f tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 186,232 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front pads low on n/s/f ///n/s/f tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 6 May 2016 162,488 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 162,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 148,711 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,336 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,723 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, not part of tread

Fail 16 Apr 2012 105,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, not part of tread

Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,697 miles

exhaust centre bracket deteriorated but still supported

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2011 89,599 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust centre bracket deteriorated but still supported

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Mar 2010 76,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,458 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wear on inner edge

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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YG05 ODY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODY, 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 ODY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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