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YX05 TBO

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,796 mi
Last recorded186,796 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 186,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 186,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 180,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 173,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside inner bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jan 2021 165,822 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Jul 2019 154,791 miles

Front Position lamp not working both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jun 2018 143,959 miles

could not fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 27 Jun 2018 143,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

could not fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2017 134,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 122,565 miles

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

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

cover and shields fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 122,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

cover and shields fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres both startin to cracked in side

Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,648 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Jul 2014 105,648 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jun 2013 96,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 19 Jun 2013 96,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,097 miles

225/45/17/91y p6000

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

one rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 29 Jun 2012 90,097 miles

225/45/17/91y p6000

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

one rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,352 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,659 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 63,659 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 50,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,763 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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YX05 TBO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX05 TBO, 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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YX05 TBO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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