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BC05 PYD

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,650 mi
Last recorded162,650 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 162,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 149,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 134,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,281 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2021 58,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 52,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 83,650 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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 PYD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PYD, 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 BC05 PYD registered?

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

Is BC05 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 PYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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