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BP05 BFN

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,831 mi
Last recorded122,831 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 122,831 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,270 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 115,494 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both req polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has lift strip check soon marked with cryon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip and check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 115,494 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both req polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play has lift strip check soon marked with cryon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip and check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,498 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2021 107,498 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,630 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,053 miles

Exhaust mounting defective outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wax oil needed

Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,803 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front marker light inoperative

offside front wiper blade slightly deterioated

tow bar socket bracket corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,418 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 80,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on iner edge

front suspention bush peeling

Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,284 miles

Front bumper insecure

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,121 miles

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

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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BP05 BFN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BP05 BFN, 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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BP05 BFN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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