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A18 NTD

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

275,112 mi
Last recorded275,112 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 275,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 268,409 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 258,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 248,726 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 248,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 238,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 231,108 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 231,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 229,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 225,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 219,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 216,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 208,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise movement in n/s rack arm

advise o/s n/s front tyres on 2mm

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Jul 2013 180,172 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2013 180,172 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 144,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 128,075 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,564 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,369 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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A18 NTD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A18 NTD, 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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A18 NTD is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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