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B11 UAC

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

187,059 mi
Last recorded187,059 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 UAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 187,059 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 187,059 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 175,891 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 175,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 167,608 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 167,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 161,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 154,916 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 154,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 147,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear occasional seat. seat belt cut

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear occasional seats not in use at time of test

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jan 2019 147,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear occasional seat. seat belt cut

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear occasional seats not in use at time of test

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2018 134,389 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 134,342 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 127,701 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 127,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Rear rear seatbelt webbing cut

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 122,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear seatbelt webbing cut

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 115,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,137 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,553 miles

Both front brake discs corroded. N/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but not affecting structure.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,145 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES CUT IN SIDEWALLS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,487 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,305 miles

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

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

o/side rear tyre worn 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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B11 UAC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B11 UAC, 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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B11 UAC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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