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Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wise bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Front headlight wash/wipe not working
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
fuel flapp not closing
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
fuel flapp not closing
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil springs corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 LPX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BL05 LPX, 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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BL05 LPX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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