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YP05 GYJ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

252,667 mi
Last recorded252,667 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 GYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 252,667 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 252,664 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 241,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2018 241,949 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 237,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front slight damp oil rack boot

Fail 11 May 2017 237,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 May 2016 224,000 miles

at rear hand brake just on boader line to pass

slight moument n/s t/r/end

Fail 26 May 2016 224,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

at rear hand brake just on boader line to pass

slight moument n/s t/r/end

Pass 17 Jun 2015 217,002 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 217,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 207,804 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 207,804 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 202,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2012 190,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 178,269 miles

front brakepads gettin very low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 158,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 128,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 128,379 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Apr 2008 98,715 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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YP05 GYJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP05 GYJ, 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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YP05 GYJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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