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BT55 XHU

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,502 mi
Last recorded144,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 143,899 miles

Nearside rear brake pad material deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2023 143,416 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 142,660 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 142,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 142,359 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 142,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 141,619 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 141,619 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 138,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 138,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 133,605 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 128,883 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 128,883 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 123,792 miles

n/s/f tyre - shallow cuts on sidewall.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,625 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,977 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls,cut,but not down to structure.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,194 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wall cuts in various places on outer wall but not through to structure

Fail 1 Feb 2012 98,194 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s front tyre wall cuts in various places on outer wall but not through to structure

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,756 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 72,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 61,795 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,654 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 55,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,123 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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BT55 XHU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BT55 XHU, 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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BT55 XHU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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