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BW54 YEJ

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,591 mi
Last recorded118,591 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 YEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 114,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,188 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,671 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,166 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,114 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 88,826 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 88,825 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 73,673 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,510 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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BW54 YEJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW54 YEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW54 YEJ?

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What year was BW54 YEJ registered?

BW54 YEJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BW54 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 YEJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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