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BT55 XJB

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,451 mi
Last recorded196,451 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2019 196,451 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 180,658 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 180,658 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 172,599 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers on engine bay and underneath.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 172,594 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 163,207 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and undercovers fitted.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 163,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and undercovers fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 152,796 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 141,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 131,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 114,700 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 95,874 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven outer edges

slight judder offside front foot brake

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,874 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven outer edges

slight judder offside front foot brake

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,528 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,646 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 XJB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT55 XJB, 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 BT55 XJB registered?

BT55 XJB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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