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BG54 MYB

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,572 mi
Last recorded142,572 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 MYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 142,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 142,565 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,336 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 140,329 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 132,644 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 123,673 miles

Front nearside and offside lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorating

Front windscreen chipped and greasy affecting wipers efficiency

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,385 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped and brake pads at 4mm

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush perishing and play

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush perishing and play

Offside Rear brake disc scored

Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,365 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 104,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 99,078 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 22 Jan 2014 99,078 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,297 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,785 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,378 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,140 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 73,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,827 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 25 Jan 2008 57,414 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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BG54 MYB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG54 MYB, 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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BG54 MYB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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