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BW54 ZGM

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,618 mi
Last recorded172,618 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 ZGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 172,618 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 172,618 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 162,428 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres catching inner arches on turning on full lock

Pass 20 Nov 2023 142,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slighty worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 141,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are approx 75% worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,269 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,876 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 ZGM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BW54 ZGM, 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 BW54 ZGM registered?

BW54 ZGM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is BW54 ZGM safe to buy?

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