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BT05 PUA

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,796 mi
Last recorded181,796 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 181,796 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 174,795 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 174,795 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 157,393 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 157,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 148,698 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,704 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 122,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre outer edge worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2016 122,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre outer edge worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,457 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 105,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,246 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 92,820 miles

both rear tyres worn on the edge

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 31 May 2013 92,820 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the edge

centre exhaust mount broke off

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 May 2012 75,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2011 61,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,970 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge unevenly worn

nearside rear tyre outer edge unevenly worn

offside front tyre inner edge unevenly worn

offside rear tyre outer edge unevenly worn

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 PUA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PUA, 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 PUA registered?

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

Is BT05 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 PUA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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