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YX05 UAA

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,433 mi
Last recorded143,433 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 143,433 miles

Nearside Front FOG lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view above drivers eye line crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 143,423 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front FOG lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view above drivers eye line crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 136,158 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,069 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,017 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 90,704 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,087 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 89,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 85,769 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 85,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 71,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,080 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 59,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,843 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,129 miles

brake fluid test failed

tracking requiers check/adjust

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,303 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,090 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 UAA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YX05 UAA, 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 YX05 UAA registered?

YX05 UAA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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