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BJ55 NNZ

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

239,897 mi
Last recorded239,897 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 239,897 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective front stead deboned ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge small pothole damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated longer travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 239,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective front stead deboned ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge small pothole damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated longer travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 233,207 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 233,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 225,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 221,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 216,794 miles

Front tyres worn inner shoulder

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 211,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cover (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cover (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 211,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cover (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cover (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 206,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both front top spring cup mounts rubber deteriorated/splitting

Fail 27 Jul 2016 206,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both front top spring cup mounts rubber deteriorated/splitting

Pass 11 Aug 2015 190,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded inner face

Offside Front brake disc corroded inner face

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 173,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 172,835 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 156,525 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 134,823 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 134,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 120,397 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 100,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2010 100,455 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,833 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

top front stabilizer bar mount in poor condition

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 NNZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NNZ, 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 NNZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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