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BJ05 HCX

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,267 mi
Last recorded182,267 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 182,267 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 182,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 179,035 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 177,343 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 20 Oct 2020 174,625 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 171,616 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 165,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 157,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 152,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 144,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 132,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2014 132,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 123,272 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 123,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 123,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,343 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 98,971 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,666 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,061 miles

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

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

slight wear front and rear tyres on inner edges

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 HCX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 BJ05 HCX, 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 BJ05 HCX registered?

BJ05 HCX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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