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YJ05 ACO

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,915 mi
Last recorded184,915 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ACO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 184,915 miles

small cuts o/s/r tyre inner wall , small cut n/s/r tyre outer sidewall , discs corroded , slight play n/s/f roll bar link , front pads getting low

Pass 30 May 2013 172,569 miles

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

front tyres worn slightly on edges , all tyres sidewalls cut/kerb damage , all brake discs slightly worn/corroded , both rear shocks weak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 168,056 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 163,477 miles

o/s/f tyre has damage to inner wall.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 159,019 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 159,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 137,546 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 137,545 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 103,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 103,233 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YJ05 ACO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ05 ACO, 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 YJ05 ACO registered?

YJ05 ACO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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