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AE05 GZP

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,723 mi
Last recorded165,723 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 GZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 165,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2013 165,054 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 165,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 156,629 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 144,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 130,206 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 130,155 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 115,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 99,298 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 GZP is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 GZP registered?

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

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