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BG55 VDV

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,075 mi
Last recorded191,075 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 191,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2017 191,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 174,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 166,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 155,776 miles

no emissions detected

Fail 29 Apr 2014 155,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

no emissions detected

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2013 140,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 140,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 126,497 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower arms bushes deteriorated

dipstick broken

n/s/f dipped beam has a poor beam image

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge and 2mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2012 126,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arms bushes deteriorated

dipstick broken

n/s/f dipped beam has a poor beam image

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge and 2mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 117,766 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 107,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 107,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

handbrake travel high

oil level not to maximum

possible play in nearside and offside front lower suspension balljoints

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,636 miles

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

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

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 VDV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG55 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

BG55 VDV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BG55 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 VDV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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