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AJ55 AZR

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,318 mi
Last recorded188,318 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 188,318 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 176,030 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 176,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 165,627 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 157,108 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mount snapped/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2023 157,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mount snapped/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 143,822 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes and anti roll bar links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Mount snapped/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 143,822 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes and anti roll bar links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Mount snapped/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,247 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Holder in Zone B (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,918 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE REAR

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP UNITS HAZED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

INTERIOR MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN OFF / SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING / ALSO NOT WORKING

Service brake binding but not excessively OFFSIDE FRONT SLIGHT BIND (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES EDGES STARTING TO CUT OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,701 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,050 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,148 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,416 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,999 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,486 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,302 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,917 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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AJ55 AZR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ55 AZR, 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 AJ55 AZR registered?

AJ55 AZR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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