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BC05 RCV

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,767 mi
Last recorded120,767 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 120,767 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 120,765 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 120,686 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,732 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 114,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,105 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 110,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 96,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,894 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,888 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 RCV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

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

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