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BG55 MXZ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

193,125 mi
Last recorded193,125 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 193,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken but not effecting the support of the system

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 193,124 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken but not effecting the support of the system

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 155,928 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 151,783 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 150,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 149,313 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 149,309 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 148,302 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 148,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 147,340 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 145,987 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot slight split

Offside Front slight leakage from cv boot

Pass 21 Sep 2017 144,449 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,720 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 143,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 141,072 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 130,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 117,070 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 107,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,831 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,576 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 67,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 MXZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

BG55 MXZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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