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AG05 LXP

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

199,488 mi
Last recorded199,488 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 199,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 199,467 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 193,045 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 186,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Fail 15 Apr 2024 186,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2023 179,316 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Fog Lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 171,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglight not working

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 163,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 159,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low but working.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 157,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Headlamp loom. (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Headlamp loom. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Delaminating. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low but working.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 147,832 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 136,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low.

Fail 28 Apr 2018 136,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre - 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre - Has cuts in tyre but not meeting the requirements.

Offside Front Tyre - Has cuts in tyre but not meeting the requirements.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,068 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 102,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 94,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,437 miles

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

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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AG05 LXP is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 AG05 LXP, 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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AG05 LXP is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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