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AK05 OXF

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,194 mi
Last recorded198,194 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 198,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 196,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 186,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 181,946 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still adequately supported

o/s marker light not working

Fail 10 Jan 2020 181,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still adequately supported

o/s marker light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2019 177,862 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 177,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 174,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 170,792 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 170,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 167,359 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 167,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 159,272 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 159,272 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 149,079 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 139,278 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 139,278 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 129,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 129,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 119,384 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 119,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 110,132 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,247 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 98,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,492 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 87,492 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake discs scored

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

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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AK05 OXF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK05 OXF, 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 AK05 OXF registered?

AK05 OXF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 OXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OXF shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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