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A9 VVT

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

220,912 mi
Last recorded220,912 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 220,912 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 211,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 200,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 192,401 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 187,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 181,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 180,651 miles

Park Brake performance poor

Pass 2 Apr 2019 168,267 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,694 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 155,593 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 146,404 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 136,008 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,793 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 116,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre has side wall cut not showing cords

petrol flap hinge broken

rear brake discs rusty and scored

Fail 7 Jan 2012 102,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre has side wall cut not showing cords

petrol flap hinge broken

rear brake discs rusty and scored

Pass 17 Dec 2010 95,698 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 95,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,099 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 67,099 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A9 VVT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A9 VVT, 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 A9 VVT registered?

A9 VVT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for A9 VVT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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