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BG05 UXJ

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,374 mi
Last recorded146,374 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 146,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 142,509 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 142,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 140,154 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 140,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 138,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres in poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 138,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres in poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 136,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output IMAGE POOR (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output IMAGE POOR (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 136,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE READS 1.55 /READING OF 1.71 TAKEN (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output IMAGE POOR (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output IMAGE POOR (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 134,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 134,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,853 miles

"Engine Service Required" message displayed.

Both headlamps beam pattern poor.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 130,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

"Engine Service Required" message displayed.

Both headlamps beam pattern poor.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,952 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 127,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2016 125,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,836 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,266 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 May 2009 67,692 miles

Screen damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,457 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 53,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG05 UXJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BG05 UXJ, 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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BG05 UXJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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