CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN55 JFO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,372 mi
Last recorded170,372 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 170,372 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear brake pads wearing thin

Exhaust rear bracket broken, but system still fully supported

N/s/f washers poor, but enough fluid getting to windscreen

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / cracking (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 170,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear brake pads wearing thin

Exhaust rear bracket broken, but system still fully supported

N/s/f washers poor, but enough fluid getting to windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / cracking (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 164,048 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 164,048 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 160,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 153,583 miles

exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 151,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

Pass 29 Aug 2012 147,161 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 138,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 138,206 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 125,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,933 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 95,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,831 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN55 JFO 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 BN55 JFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN55 JFO?

You can check the full history of BN55 JFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN55 JFO registered?

BN55 JFO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 JFO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN55 JFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN55 JFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.