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BC05 PWV

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

215,320 mi
Last recorded215,320 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 215,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 215,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 209,054 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 209,052 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 206,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive g/box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 200,812 miles

Nearside Front TIE ROD HAS PLAY

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TREAD WEAR

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TREAD WEAR

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 198,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 191,518 miles

rear tyres very slighty worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2019 169,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 160,177 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 159,956 miles

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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BC05 PWV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BC05 PWV, 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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BC05 PWV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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