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BN05 OXK

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,748 mi
Last recorded176,748 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 176,748 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 172,720 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 162,521 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 162,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 154,134 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 148,037 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 148,037 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 148,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

limited Hand brake lever travel reserve

Pass 15 Apr 2019 139,293 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 139,293 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear low handbrake readings

Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,268 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still secure

Fail 27 Apr 2018 131,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still secure

Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to cords on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,027 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,043 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,722 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust system hangers are corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 82,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,590 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,740 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,118 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,894 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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BN05 OXK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN05 OXK, 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 BN05 OXK registered?

BN05 OXK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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