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YH05 AKU

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

191,270 mi
Last recorded191,270 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 AKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 191,270 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 191,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 181,639 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 181,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 172,115 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 165,669 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 158,532 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 146,903 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 142,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 129,466 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 5 May 2018 116,105 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 116,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,084 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 109,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust pipe mounts x2 (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,110 miles

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

Oil level low

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,694 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 96,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,164 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,457 miles

nearside tyres and offside rear tyre walls damaged

strong advise offside rear handbrake recording a low reading

Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,776 miles

Damage to all outer road tyre walls

Low braking effort from offside rear park brake when tested

Fail 23 Mar 2010 73,776 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage to all outer road tyre walls

Low braking effort from offside rear park brake when tested

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,624 miles

Front brake pads look low!!

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend replacing wipers

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,787 miles

near sde front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

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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YH05 AKU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YH05 AKU, 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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YH05 AKU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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