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BK05 VRT

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

180,477 mi
Last recorded180,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 180,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 180,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 173,165 miles

Rear handbrake lever has travel

Pass 8 Jul 2024 163,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 153,919 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 144,200 miles

front strut top notchy

Pass 1 Sep 2021 139,298 miles

Central exhaust silencer heavily corroded through and partially holed.( very close to leaking gases)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm and deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake travel high and close to no reserve

Pass 25 Aug 2020 133,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 128,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,469 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 119,469 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,105 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,581 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,503 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 1 Sep 2010 55,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,549 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,403 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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BK05 VRT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BK05 VRT, 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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BK05 VRT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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