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BT55 XKB

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,866 mi
Last recorded124,866 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 124,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,416 miles

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 20 Dec 2021 122,526 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 122,193 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low, also wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low, also wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 117,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 117,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 114,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 114,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake is showing signs of excess heat/binding and has slight damage to the disk surface

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 16 Dec 2015 106,527 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake is binding very slightly

Offside Rear brake is showing signs of excess heat/binding and has slight damage to the disk surface

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2014 103,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 103,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 97,337 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,650 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,719 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 86,719 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,846 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,342 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 48,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 XKB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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