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BL54 WGO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,549 mi
Last recorded131,549 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 131,548 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,173 miles

both of the headlamp lenses are misted over.

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 125,173 miles

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

both of the headlamp lenses are misted over.

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,429 miles

n/s rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

n/s steering rack tie rod balljoint has play

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,982 miles

both front tyres low on tread

o/s no plate light dirty / dull

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,929 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 71,929 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,053 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,982 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 39,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BL54 WGO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL54 WGO, 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 BL54 WGO registered?

BL54 WGO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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