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BL05 LRN

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,669 mi
Last recorded171,669 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 171,669 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 169,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 165,107 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 160,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 154,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 152,428 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2020 150,953 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 146,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,342 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 141,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 138,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 132,839 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 127,470 miles

nsr tyre stepping

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,395 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 115,093 miles

o/s/f lower arm leading bush is poor/splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,898 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 98,366 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,493 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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BL05 LRN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL05 LRN, 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 BL05 LRN registered?

BL05 LRN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is BL05 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 LRN shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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