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YH05 XWF

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,446 mi
Last recorded187,446 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 187,446 miles

oil leaks

power steering rack damp

slight play to n/s/f inner tie end

Fail 4 Apr 2018 187,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leaks

power steering rack damp

slight play to n/s/f inner tie end

Pass 15 Mar 2016 181,112 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 181,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 162,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN /LIPPED CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE RACK END

Fail 23 Mar 2015 162,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN /LIPPED CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE RACK END

Pass 24 Mar 2014 132,967 miles

rear exhaust clamp is broken

Fail 24 Mar 2014 132,967 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,118 miles

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

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes have movement

Fail 25 Mar 2013 102,118 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes have movement

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 80,247 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,223 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall

o/s/r upper side light inop

steering rack leaking oil

Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,223 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall

o/s/r upper side light inop

steering rack leaking oil

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,301 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 49,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

n/s/r tyre is cracking & has side wall damage

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,033 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer side wall.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 36,033 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer side wall.

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XWF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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