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BG55 ZNY

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ZNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 96,250 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,747 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 95,015 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,755 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,862 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,425 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 85,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,824 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,715 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 73,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,372 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 65,372 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 53,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,852 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 52,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 44,893 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 ZNY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

BG55 ZNY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is BG55 ZNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 ZNY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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