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BJ55 RBZ

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,881 mi
Last recorded244,881 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 RBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 244,881 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 244,551 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 218,245 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 218,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% across front axle on initial brake application. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 189,380 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 163,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 140,727 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,119 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 83,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,643 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,710 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RBZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RBZ, 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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What year was BJ55 RBZ registered?

BJ55 RBZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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