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YS05 HBN

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,690 mi
Last recorded183,690 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 183,690 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 183,690 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 173,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 173,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 163,763 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 156,680 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 156,154 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 156,154 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet latch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 153,959 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 153,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 145,804 miles

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

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

both rear antiroll bar D bushes worn

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Mar 2017 145,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear antiroll bar D bushes worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 114,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front fog light inop

offside rear marker light inop

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Apr 2012 94,360 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 94,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 May 2010 62,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,704 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,239 miles

Nearside 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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YS05 HBN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

YS05 HBN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YS05 HBN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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