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BK55 KRO

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,682 mi
Last recorded190,682 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 190,682 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 190,679 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 184,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 176,954 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 167,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm wear outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end/inner tie rod minor play

signs of power steering seep rack area under tray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 167,215 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm wear outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end/inner tie rod minor play

signs of power steering seep rack area under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 151,572 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 151,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 135,874 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise check/repair (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replace (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met it appears the brake system requires adjustment/repair

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre has nail outer edge sidewall perishing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play steering inner joint

Fail 2 Oct 2015 135,874 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise check/repair (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replace (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm sidewall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met it appears the brake system requires adjustment/repair

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre has nail outer edge sidewall perishing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play steering inner joint

Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,904 miles

Drivers wiper blade split at end.

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,876 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 98,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,569 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,569 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,176 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,349 miles

1.Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 32,701 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,659 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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BK55 KRO 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 61.9%.

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 BK55 KRO, 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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BK55 KRO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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