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BJ55 ELO

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

223,207 mi
Last recorded223,207 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ELO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 223,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper split and scratching rear window

Fail 1 Nov 2022 223,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper split and scratching rear window

Pass 1 Nov 2021 219,005 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 219,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 216,042 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 216,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 212,462 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 212,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 203,445 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 203,445 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 193,376 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

warning triangle lit because of tailgate faulty switch

Pass 3 Nov 2016 179,602 miles

both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

tailgate lamp open on, but is shut

Fail 3 Nov 2016 179,599 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

tailgate lamp open on, but is shut

Pass 4 Nov 2015 169,504 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 154,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 154,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear o/s upper side lamp is not working

Fail 4 Nov 2013 139,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 139,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 132,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

nearside rear tyre soft at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2012 132,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

nearside rear tyre soft at time of test

rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,967 miles

The o/s antiroll bar link joints , upper and lower rubber boots are split .

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,452 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 95,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 94,637 miles

front windscreen has a large crack on nearside (not in swept area)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ55 ELO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ55 ELO, 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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BJ55 ELO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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