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BX05 UOU

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,448 mi
Last recorded201,448 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 201,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 201,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 196,986 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 213,438 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 186,846 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 186,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 169,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 162,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 126,195 miles

brake bulb warning symbol on on dash. but all bulbs working

centre and rear section of exhaust corroding at mountings

chips in centre of front windscreen

minor oil stains around engine

slight handbrake travel

Fail 18 Apr 2011 156,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake bulb warning symbol on on dash. but all bulbs working

centre and rear section of exhaust corroding at mountings

chips in centre of front windscreen

minor oil stains around engine

slight handbrake travel

Pass 10 Apr 2010 147,125 miles

chip in centre of front windscreen

exhaust rusty

fluffing to nearside fronrt seatbelt

horn working but weak

minor exhaust blow at manifold area

rear brake disc's look worn

scuff marks on both front inner arches

Pass 26 Jun 2009 143,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Washer pump leaking

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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BX05 UOU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX05 UOU, 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 BX05 UOU registered?

BX05 UOU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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