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BV05 JVL

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,386 mi
Last recorded178,386 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 JVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 178,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 174,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 174,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 169,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Antiroll bar d bushes slight play

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 168,924 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat stuck down so seat belt can not be tested

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 164,819 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeaters both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 164,806 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeaters both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 158,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 149,202 miles

Offside Front windscreen has a chip

Pass 12 Jul 2017 139,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Frontmost (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Frontmost (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 126,256 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Frontmost (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Frontmost (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,566 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,772 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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BV05 JVL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BV05 JVL, 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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BV05 JVL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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