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BO51 DOG

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,741 mi
Last recorded69,741 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 DOG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,741 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 69,235 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 68,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken and box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 68,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken and box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park assist light on dashboard

Fail 19 Feb 2021 67,220 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park assist light on dashboard

Pass 10 Feb 2020 66,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,020 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,348 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 59,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 4,519 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,577 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,938 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 50,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust bracket snapped off

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,114 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,269 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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BO51 DOG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BO51 DOG, 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 BO51 DOG registered?

BO51 DOG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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