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BG55 CXN

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,148 mi
Last recorded208,148 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 208,148 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 202,541 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box mount broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 195,855 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 195,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 185,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 173,201 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 173,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 159,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 159,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 147,267 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 115,887 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 115,480 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,931 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,507 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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BG55 CXN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG55 CXN, 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 BG55 CXN registered?

BG55 CXN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BG55 CXN safe to buy?

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