MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear slight bind at brake
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear slight bind at brake
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres wearing on outer edges
front brake application slightly uneven
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside top engine mount/stabiliser bush deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres wearing on outer edges
front brake application slightly uneven
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
intercooler leaking/blowing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY54 VSU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 YY54 VSU, 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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YY54 VSU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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