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BG55 ZNN

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

220,125 mi
Last recorded220,125 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 220,125 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 214,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 209,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 204,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 199,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 197,108 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside side indicator cover missing

Fail 2 Apr 2020 197,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside side indicator cover missing

Pass 13 Mar 2019 188,246 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 180,542 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deterioration on head light lenses

Fail 7 Mar 2018 180,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deterioration on head light lenses

Pass 14 Mar 2017 175,713 miles

Bonnet gas strut weak

Both head lamp lens's deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre cracked /perished

Fail 14 Mar 2017 175,713 miles

Bonnet gas strut weak

Both head lamp lens's deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked /perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 168,934 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 163,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 157,731 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 149,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 138,730 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 124,364 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 109,805 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 109,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,317 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 ZNN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZNN, 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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BG55 ZNN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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