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BN55 JNJ

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,148 mi
Last recorded167,148 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 167,148 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Fail 1 Jul 2019 167,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 160,657 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 160,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 152,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 152,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 142,771 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 142,769 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,001 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 127,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,303 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 108,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,585 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,684 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,921 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 56,821 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 46,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,855 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 JNJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JNJ, 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 JNJ registered?

BN55 JNJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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