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AV55 WVZ

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,941 mi
Last recorded145,941 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 145,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 145,941 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,048 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 143,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,461 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 137,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 135,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 130,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 127,228 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 May 2018 127,228 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2017 117,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,236 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 109,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,806 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 100,806 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 92,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,010 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,606 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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front spring seats worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,633 miles

n/s/f tyre has various splits none to cordes.

n/s/r tyre has various splits none to cordes.

o/s/f tyre has various splits none to cordes.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

o/s/r tyre has various splits none to cordes.

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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AV55 WVZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV55 WVZ, 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 AV55 WVZ registered?

AV55 WVZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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