MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Front fog lights not working
Nearside wing mirror glass broken
Offside Front tyre worn low
Rear exhaust support broken off ,but still well supported
Rear exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported at this time.
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
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.
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Rear brake discs pitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake discs pitted.
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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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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BJ55 UMK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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