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BK55 VYA

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012
Fail 21 Apr 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 218,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 155,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 155,557 miles

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 112,832 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 112,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,149 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 VYA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

BK55 VYA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is BK55 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 VYA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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