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B22 SBJ

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,848 mi
Last recorded203,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 SBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 203,848 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 203,806 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 196,723 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog light not as bright as expected

Rear suspension and prescribed areas have signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2025 196,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 190,647 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 184,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 178,982 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 174,466 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 172,838 miles

all coil springs corroded but complete.

steering rack arms slight movement + steering slightly notchy but not dangerous.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 158,153 miles

o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Feb 2018 146,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 141,514 miles

Central exhaust system touching center brackets

Fail 25 Jan 2017 141,510 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Central exhaust system touching center brackets

Pass 20 Jan 2016 134,819 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 128,744 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 4 Feb 2015 128,744 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,396 miles

Engine Warning Light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 101,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,670 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 67,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 34,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear no plates starting to separate

nsr jacking point and floor scraped/dented

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear no plates starting to separate

nsr jacking point and floor scraped/dented

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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B22 SBJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B22 SBJ, 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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B22 SBJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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