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BK55 LVW

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,540 mi
Last recorded143,540 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 143,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge 225/45/17 94w pirelli m and s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake only just met requirements and slight bind

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 138,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 132,418 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,209 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,172 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,527 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 83,512 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded away (7.1.1)

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Sep 2016 75,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,232 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 16 Aug 2013 39,147 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREAS.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREAS.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,344 miles

Sight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,744 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,022 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm, 225 45 r17y

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,870 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 LVW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK55 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 LVW registered?

BK55 LVW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is BK55 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 LVW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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