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BJ55 UNN

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,918 mi
Last recorded172,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 172,918 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 160,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 160,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 149,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 146,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 135,408 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,620 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,577 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,648 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,468 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,468 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,112 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 59,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,968 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 UNN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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