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BG05 YPE

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,753 mi
Last recorded105,753 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 105,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 103,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 103,502 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 98,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 92,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 91,307 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 88,725 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 88,721 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,508 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 85,506 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,413 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,413 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 75,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,877 miles

front brake pad wear getting low

uneven wear on both front tyres 1.6mm on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,210 miles

front brake pads wear low

o/s/r tyre 2mm

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,772 miles

clearance between front tyres and inner wings on full lock

front number plate

wear on front tyres on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,641 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,251 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,191 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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BG05 YPE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BG05 YPE, 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 YPE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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