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1450 PE

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

206,372 mi
Last recorded206,372 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1450 PE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 206,372 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 205,171 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 200,375 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 199,441 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 195,759 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch trim on full lock

Pass 26 Apr 2021 192,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

n/s front brake binding

Pass 23 Mar 2020 191,645 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 191,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted very close to inner wheel rim. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 188,501 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 188,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 182,147 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 173,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 161,559 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 150,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,199 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 136,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 120,980 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 120,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,994 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,382 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,134 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2008 42,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 42,657 miles

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

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

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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1450 PE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 1450 PE, 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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1450 PE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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