MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak - all readings too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever high
Rear Coil spring corroded OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Fuel pipe damaged Under side Brocken (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OS and NS (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn `D` bush OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing, Also has bulge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever high
Rear Coil spring corroded OS and NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
rear box exhaust hanger corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.
Nearside front side marker light not working.
Front discs slightly lipped.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake balance uneven.
Rear nearside disc outer surface badly corroded.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YY05 USV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 YY05 USV, 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 USV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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