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BJ54 ACX

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,635 mi
Last recorded173,635 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ACX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 173,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 156,648 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 154,241 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 137,984 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

all tyres starting to go out of shape slightly

both headlights opaque

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre below the legal limit on edge

offside front side marker inoperative

Fail 6 Mar 2018 137,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Badly cracked (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH badly cracked (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 130,058 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape slightly

offside front side marker not illuminating

Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,706 miles

offside rear tyre worn below legal limit on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2016 121,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre worn below legal limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,482 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 110,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,921 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

headlamp lenses slightly opaque

Fail 13 Mar 2013 86,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f fog light inoperative

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,782 miles

o/s/f fog light inoperative

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,738 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,520 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 24,520 miles

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

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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BJ54 ACX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ54 ACX, 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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BJ54 ACX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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