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BJ05 APF

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

183,162 mi
Last recorded183,162 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 APF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 183,162 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 183,161 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 181,207 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 179,789 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 177,230 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 177,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 172,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 172,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 225/45r1794y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 167,214 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 167,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 162,823 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 162,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested on plate limit of 1.55. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Fuel pipe insecure front to rear have become uncliped and hanging down. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smears screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 155,281 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 155,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Advise polishing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Advise polishing (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Apply 2 injector cleaning agents to fuel tank and short road test (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,042 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 149,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 141,796 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 141,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE ARM TORN AND SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 134,257 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 134,256 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box mounting holder corroded,away. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working Sidelight. (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine seems rough.but ok on idle

Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine seems rough.but ok on idle

Pass 15 Jan 2014 116,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake comes up high but handbrake in good working order

Pass 19 Jan 2013 107,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,536 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,416 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,400 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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BJ05 APF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BJ05 APF, 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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BJ05 APF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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