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YY05 OUX

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,078 mi
Last recorded189,078 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 OUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 189,078 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 177,358 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 177,358 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 170,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 163,922 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 163,922 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 150,115 miles

front brake imbalance on limit n/s higher

Fail 27 Apr 2019 150,097 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front brake imbalance on limit n/s higher

Pass 28 Apr 2018 136,510 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f track control arm lower rear bush worn

rear roll bar 'd' bushes worn

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,530 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush in poor condition

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,011 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,468 miles

front o/s disc corroded on the inside

Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,752 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 36,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,534 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 OUX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YY05 OUX, 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 OUX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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