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BN05 YHR

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,538 mi
Last recorded171,538 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 171,538 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 167,589 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2024 162,251 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 162,251 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 156,897 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 156,897 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth/wearing on inner/outer edges

Offside tyres have surface cuts in sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2022 151,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 146,618 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 143,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 143,730 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,666 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 135,666 miles

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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and surface cut in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,564 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 111,488 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,831 miles

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

surface cuts in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,267 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,326 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,834 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s/r led's out

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,822 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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BN05 YHR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN05 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

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

Is BN05 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YHR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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