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AF05 LPJ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

253,511 mi
Last recorded253,511 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 253,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 245,954 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 245,947 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 241,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 241,292 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 227,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 217,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 217,991 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 207,360 miles

rear belts not inspected due to seats down

Pass 25 Feb 2014 194,843 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 180,927 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 180,927 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 157,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 134,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 109,098 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,143 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 71,259 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,259 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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AF05 LPJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF05 LPJ, 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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AF05 LPJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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