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YH05 UXM

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,795 mi
Last recorded147,795 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 UXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 147,795 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front head light washers not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 147,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ns and of d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front head light washers not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,871 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 128,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 118,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 113,323 miles

undertray fitted (under body covered)

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,070 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 112,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure & leaked grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,260 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 110,260 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,769 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,063 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 102,063 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,878 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,849 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,849 miles

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

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

brakes 60% worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,754 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,604 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 41,604 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,612 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,093 miles

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

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

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 UXM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXM, 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 UXM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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