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BN55 JHJ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

220,875 mi
Last recorded220,875 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 220,875 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 210,939 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 20 Aug 2024 210,912 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Aug 2023 199,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 186,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 186,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 186,700 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 183,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 175,565 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 167,148 miles

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 25 Oct 2017 167,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 17 Oct 2016 154,949 miles

Offside Front tyre inner wall cuts

Fail 17 Oct 2016 154,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre inner wall cuts

Pass 21 Oct 2015 144,993 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 144,993 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 136,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 124,195 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2012 112,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2011 101,791 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 101,791 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,323 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has two cuts which reach ply or cords but not in excess of requirements

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,443 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 JHJ 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 76%.

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 JHJ, 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

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What year was BN55 JHJ registered?

BN55 JHJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 JHJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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