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88 GH

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

207,146 mi
Last recorded207,146 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 GH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 207,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 193,785 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 177,154 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 176,448 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 161,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 9 Dec 2021 150,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 149,544 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mid/rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 23 Feb 2021 149,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mid/rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 8 Jan 2020 132,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,476 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,480 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

service parking brake; very noisy and just passed performance test.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,884 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,749 miles

Evidence of front tyre contacting with the inner wing,none found during test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,749 miles

Evidence of front tyre contacting with the inner wing,none found during test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Evidence of front tyre contact with inner wing, none found during test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,539 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 39,539 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 28,783 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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88 GH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 88 GH, 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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What year was 88 GH registered?

88 GH is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is 88 GH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 GH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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