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AK05 OXR

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

189,988 mi
Last recorded189,988 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 189,988 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 173,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 173,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 152,691 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 152,691 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 136,159 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,606 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 124,604 miles

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,992 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear reg slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,066 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 115,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,694 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2019 108,692 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,095 miles

front discs deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,757 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust silencer and brackets corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,673 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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AK05 OXR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 AK05 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

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

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