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BJ55 PZS

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,162 mi
Last recorded212,162 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 212,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 207,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 200,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 194,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 188,300 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 181,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 181,708 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 174,490 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 165,643 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 152,209 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 141,329 miles

brake pads apear low

o/s parking brake lazy

Fail 12 Sep 2014 141,329 miles

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

brake pads apear low

o/s parking brake lazy

Pass 2 Oct 2013 130,762 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 130,761 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 120,372 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 120,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,024 miles

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

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 PZS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ55 PZS, 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 PZS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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