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BL05 LSO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,976 mi
Last recorded148,976 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 148,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 138,201 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 138,201 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 130,008 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 129,747 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side and n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 118,180 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 118,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 93,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,523 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,626 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,157 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,266 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,266 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,531 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,449 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 51,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,848 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 LSO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LSO, 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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What year was BL05 LSO registered?

BL05 LSO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BL05 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 LSO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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