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AX54 TYD

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,620 mi
Last recorded136,620 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 TYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 136,620 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 135,359 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 135,359 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 134,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 132,899 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 132,895 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 131,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 131,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,746 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2018 116,114 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 112,137 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 104,724 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 104,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,823 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 82,823 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,522 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,437 miles

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

both front roll bar links have slight play

top engine mount bush split slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2011 63,437 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front roll bar links have slight play

top engine mount bush split slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,134 miles

Both front tyres 3/4 mm

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX54 TYD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX54 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 TYD registered?

AX54 TYD is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is AX54 TYD safe to buy?

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