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AES 165T

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,257 mi
Last recorded173,257 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 165T
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 173,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 170,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 165,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 160,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 154,872 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 154,872 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 147,629 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 140,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 134,763 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 122,974 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,138 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 112,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,427 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 95,392 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 86,682 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,176 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,619 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 59,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,915 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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AES 165T is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AES 165T, 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 AES 165T registered?

AES 165T is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AES 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 165T shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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