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BT05 PXZ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,004 mi
Last recorded142,004 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 142,004 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 142,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 127,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2017 127,082 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2016 116,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in nearside steering tie rod

Pass 19 May 2015 104,209 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 92,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 81,884 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,848 miles

N/S & O/S front tyres scuffing inner arch liner

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,848 miles

N/S & O/S front tyres scuffing inner arch liner

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,312 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,568 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,508 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 PXZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT05 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

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

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