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BT05 PUH

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,654 mi
Last recorded130,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 130,654 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 130,654 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 124,042 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 124,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 118,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 111,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 104,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 98,921 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,459 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,275 miles

Oil leak from intercooler

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,428 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 89,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 85,775 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box bracket is broken

Fail 29 May 2013 76,514 miles

Fuel flap hinge broken

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 76,514 miles

Fuel flap hinge broken

Pass 30 May 2012 69,012 miles

Fuel flap hinge broken

Top engine mount split

Pass 26 May 2011 56,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,177 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2009 42,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 34,771 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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BT05 PUH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT05 PUH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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