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BC05 PYB

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,414 mi
Last recorded162,414 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 162,414 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 158,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 155,126 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 152,594 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 152,594 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 144,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 144,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,428 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 113,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 PYB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC05 PYB, 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 BC05 PYB registered?

BC05 PYB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BC05 PYB safe to buy?

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