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YG05 TFJ

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,493 mi
Last recorded210,493 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 TFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 210,493 miles

evidence of tyre fouling , but clear during lock to lock test

hand brake performance at 17%

Fail 23 Aug 2017 210,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

evidence of tyre fouling , but clear during lock to lock test

Pass 23 Aug 2016 203,964 miles

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

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2016 197,225 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 197,225 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 188,773 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 179,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 170,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 158,650 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 141,391 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 141,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2010 123,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 123,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in o/s front sterring rack ends

Pass 9 Mar 2009 100,804 miles

front number plate slightly detiroted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,360 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 11 Mar 2008 78,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

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 TFJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG05 TFJ, 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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What year was YG05 TFJ registered?

YG05 TFJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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