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BJ55 UMK

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,483 mi
Last recorded169,483 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 169,483 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak?

fuel filter corroded as marked

n/s/f/lower fog light not working

o/s/f/lower fog light missing

power steering fluid leak ?

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

unable to check rear seat belts due to all seats folded down

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn nearly down to cords

Pass 17 Aug 2021 163,035 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front fog lights not working

fuel filter badly corroded as marked

oil leak from engine?

power steering leak ?

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked

Fail 9 Aug 2021 162,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to dull lens on lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to dull lens on lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front fog lights not working

fuel filter badly corroded as marked

n/s/r/tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

oil leak from engine?

power steering leak ?

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked

Pass 28 Aug 2020 156,761 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Pass 13 Jun 2019 149,202 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low

Pass 18 Jun 2018 141,128 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 134,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,479 miles

Rear exhaust support broken off ,but still well supported

Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,577 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported at this time.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported at this time.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jan 2015 112,764 miles

Both front wipers starting to smeer screen

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and starting to crack/perish on sidewalls

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,764 miles

Both front wipers starting to smeer screen

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and starting to crack/perish on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,959 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 88,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,551 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 72,043 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 72,043 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,461 miles

Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,123 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 38,023 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,989 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
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BJ55 UMK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

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

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