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YH05 XWE

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,119 mi
Last recorded90,119 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Oct 2020 90,119 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,811 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,976 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,143 miles

All tyres going bald on inner edges

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,243 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 65,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,595 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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 30 Mar 2011 45,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,407 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,643 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2008 23,612 miles

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 XWE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XWE, 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 XWE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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