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YY05 AZZ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,188 mi
Last recorded141,188 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 AZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 141,188 miles

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

handbrake efficiency just passed on 17%, pass limit is 16%. offside efficiency one third of that of the nearside

Fail 1 Apr 2026 141,185 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad has started to crumble/break up

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

handbrake efficiency just passed on 17%, pass limit is 16%. offside efficiency one third of that of the nearside

Pass 15 Mar 2025 139,840 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

handbrake efficiency just passed on 19%, pass limit is 16%. Offside efficiency lower than the nearside

Fail 14 Mar 2025 139,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake pads starting to crumble/deteriorate (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

handbrake efficiency just passed on 19%, pass limit is 16%. Offside efficiency lower than the nearside

Pass 2 Apr 2024 138,575 miles

Offside handbrake is half the efficiency as the nearside

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 135,627 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 135,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check the wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

handbrake efficiency just passed on 19% pass limit is 16% offside efficiency half the reading of the nearside

Pass 2 Apr 2022 135,199 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle not locking easy needs to look at it

Offside Front Mirror casing broken but not effecting view

Pass 12 Apr 2021 131,571 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 131,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 129,553 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 129,553 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pad and disc over heated (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 125,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,903 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2017 118,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,940 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 78,249 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 68,231 miles

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

brake discs scored and corroded front and rear

Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,701 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 42,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,110 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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YY05 AZZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YY05 AZZ, 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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YY05 AZZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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