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AJ55 SLZ

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,847 mi
Last recorded148,847 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 148,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 146,881 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 145,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 143,622 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc having been subject to excess heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively max (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 141,525 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 138,983 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened MAX corrosion inner faceos (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 137,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 135,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 132,235 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres edge wear

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 126,857 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 123,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 123,766 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 117,650 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS GOOD,DISCs ALL HAVE RUST RIDGE.....

Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,977 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,452 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 80,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,913 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 SLZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

AJ55 SLZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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