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YS05 HBG

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,862 mi
Last recorded197,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 HBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 197,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 173,438 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,405 miles

front brake judder

Pass 20 Jun 2016 139,775 miles

rear brake judder

rear wiper

handbrake travel

front lower arm bushs

Fail 20 Jun 2016 139,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount split (7.1.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front lower arm bushs

handbrake travel

rear brake judder

rear wiper

Pass 24 Jun 2015 121,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 108,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom arm bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,728 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 93,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,382 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,495 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,084 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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YS05 HBG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS05 HBG, 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 YS05 HBG registered?

YS05 HBG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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