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BT05 PRX

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

206,829 mi
Last recorded206,829 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 206,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 206,828 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 195,167 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 192,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 188,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 185,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 173,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 164,440 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 164,440 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 156,908 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 149,328 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 140,297 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 140,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 124,943 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 124,943 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,672 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 23 Jan 2013 81,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,713 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 54,344 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,883 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 23,148 miles

slight distort both rear tyres

Fail 15 May 2008 23,145 miles

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

slight distort both rear tyres

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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BT05 PRX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 BT05 PRX, 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 BT05 PRX registered?

BT05 PRX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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