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AY55 BRV

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

220,695 mi
Last recorded220,695 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 220,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 220,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 217,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 213,380 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 207,243 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 207,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 203,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 198,252 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 193,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 192,527 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 191,095 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 189,000 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 189,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 187,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 185,914 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 158,996 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 128,781 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 128,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 94,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 91,154 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 91,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AY55 BRV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 AY55 BRV, 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 AY55 BRV registered?

AY55 BRV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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