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66 VXB

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,953 mi
Last recorded148,953 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 VXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 148,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 145,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 145,912 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 144,805 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalace 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 136,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 130,092 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,793 miles

Front Inner wheel arches signs of rubbing on inner wings but tyres and wheels do not foul

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 123,793 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front rubbing marks on inner wing but wheels/ tyres not fouling on lock

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 121,919 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 121,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,155 miles

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

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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66 VXB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 66 VXB, 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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66 VXB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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