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AE05 GZO

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,170 mi
Last recorded111,170 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 GZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 111,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper defective

Fail 2 Feb 2026 111,163 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper defective

Pass 1 Oct 2024 110,570 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses misted but still maintains beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper suspension bearing/ mounting feels rough on lock to lock

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe breather pipe damaged offside

Pass 27 Sep 2023 107,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,514 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))

Offside front upper top mount slightly rough on rotation

Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount rough when rotated

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,432 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamp lenses misting and starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,748 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noise when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 98,747 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and got hole in (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noise when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,483 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rough when rotated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 95,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s & o/s deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rough when rotated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,722 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 91,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,938 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear fuel filter partially corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,066 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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AE05 GZO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE05 GZO, 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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AE05 GZO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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