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YM05 ETZ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,667 mi
Last recorded149,667 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 ETZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 149,667 miles

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

Offside Front Upper STRUT MOUNTING BEARING TIGHT

Fail 4 Jul 2024 149,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper STRUT MOUNTING BEARING TIGHT

Pass 13 Jul 2023 144,082 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 144,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 133,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 126,491 miles

O/S REAR TYRE CHOPPING OUT ON INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Jul 2021 126,491 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S REAR TYRE CHOPPING OUT ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Jul 2020 120,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 120,547 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,441 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,381 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 95,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,531 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 74,781 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 74,776 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 66,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 56,419 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall has a slight bulge due to road wheel being distorted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,647 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 39,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,727 miles

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)

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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YM05 ETZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM05 ETZ, 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 YM05 ETZ registered?

YM05 ETZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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