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YP05 VAO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,228 mi
Last recorded172,228 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 172,228 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 172,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 163,905 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 163,902 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 149,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 149,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 142,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 142,522 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle space saver (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 135,509 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 129,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 129,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,426 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,941 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 112,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,023 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 96,023 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,425 miles

1 of center exhaust mountings broken, but still secured.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,582 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,027 miles

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 VAO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VAO, 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 YP05 VAO registered?

YP05 VAO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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