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BN05 YGJ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,190 mi
Last recorded172,190 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 172,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 168,946 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side corroded in multiple places

Fail 5 Sep 2024 168,946 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side corroded in multiple places

Pass 18 Sep 2023 166,514 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 166,439 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2022 164,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 164,097 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 164,097 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 151,820 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 151,820 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 131,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,946 miles

covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

rear roll bar corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 98,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre pipe rusty and holed where it joins tail box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe rusty and holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis wheel scuffing the inner wheel arch (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis wheel scuffing inner wheel arch (2.4.A.1a)

covers fitted

offside rear tail light inop

rear coil springs corroded

rear roll bar corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,995 miles

Rear tyres getting low at 3 mm

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,439 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,831 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,468 miles

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,410 miles

both front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,108 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,661 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 29,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BN05 YGJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

BN05 YGJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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