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BN55 JGV

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

226,085 mi
Last recorded226,085 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 226,085 miles

Both side front top mount play

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front tyre slighty worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2025 219,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 213,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 205,081 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 205,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 193,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 185,386 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 176,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 164,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 149,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,433 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front suspension arm forward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,483 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,545 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,513 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,395 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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BN55 JGV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BN55 JGV, 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 BN55 JGV registered?

BN55 JGV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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