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BJ55 PYS

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,921 mi
Last recorded200,921 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 200,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front headlamps starting to deteriorate

front number plate starting to deteriorate but letters and numbers can still be read

front top mounts have been changed buts bushes are cracking but still holding atm with minor play. will need doing soon

nearside front bottom ball joint has minor play

o/s wing mirror housing missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front lower wishbone ball joint has minor play.

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 200,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front headlamps starting to deteriorate

front number plate starting to deteriorate but letters and numbers can still be read

o/s wing mirror housing missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front lower wishbone ball joint has minor play.

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 190,658 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 190,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 178,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 178,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 168,275 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 151,184 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 151,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 143,984 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 143,984 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 134,122 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 134,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 124,310 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 124,124 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,558 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 113,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,919 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,258 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,533 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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BJ55 PYS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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