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YJ05 ADV

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,821 mi
Last recorded214,821 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 214,821 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 214,821 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 206,688 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 206,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroding

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 194,819 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 194,759 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 186,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 175,663 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 165,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 147,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 111,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 87,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ADV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ05 ADV, 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 ADV registered?

YJ05 ADV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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