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A12 RBL

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

172,136 mi
Last recorded172,136 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 172,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 167,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 162,461 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 162,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 158,075 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 154,157 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Seat belt not functioning as intended anchor inoperative (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens detoirated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens detoirated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISCS DISPLAYING WEAR/CORROSION X 4

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,972 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 145,846 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 145,846 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 140,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear floor damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2018 140,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear floor damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2017 134,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 134,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 122,859 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 122,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 111,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 111,123 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 99,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 99,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,549 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,518 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

locking up noise in rear brake when wheel rotated off side rear

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,449 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,892 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 39,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 28,102 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 28,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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A12 RBL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 A12 RBL, 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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A12 RBL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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