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BP05 EJY

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,349 mi
Last recorded176,349 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 176,349 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 165,729 miles

both headlights poor

rear silencer mounting

Fail 10 Aug 2016 165,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split & bulged (4.1.D.1a)

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

both headlights poor

rear silencer mounting

Pass 29 Jul 2015 156,950 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING REQUIRES ATTENTION

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 148,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 140,153 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 140,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,318 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 129,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 112,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 103,550 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 103,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 EJY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BP05 EJY, 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 BP05 EJY registered?

BP05 EJY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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