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BK55 XRE

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,608 mi
Last recorded121,608 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,608 miles

All shocks corroded.

Brake pedal has slight reserve travel.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mounting broken but exhaust is still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - Scored and corroded on inner faces (Advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tow bar main support fitted but towing device and all wiring has been removed

Fail 30 Sep 2025 121,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended N/S indicator staying illuminated on tester and stop lamps inoperative on tester. (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All shocks corroded.

Brake pedal has slight reserve travel.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mounting broken but exhaust is still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - Scored and corroded on inner faces (Advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, wearing outer edges, heavily perished on sidewall and underinflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and wearing on outer edge (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,924 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken but exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 115,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken but exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 109,083 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,230 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 97,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 95,087 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,129 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,128 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,818 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on extreme edge

centre rear exhaust mount corroded, system still supported

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,869 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,974 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 25,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,568 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,189 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 XRE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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