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DEZ 5482

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,994 mi
Last recorded144,994 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 5482
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 144,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 140,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 140,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 128,505 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 128,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 119,167 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 119,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 119,066 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,775 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm fron inner bush starting to deterioate

Fail 14 May 2013 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s front lower suspension arm fron inner bush starting to deterioate

o/s handbrake not locking out

Pass 6 May 2009 46,198 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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DEZ 5482 is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 DEZ 5482, 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

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What year was DEZ 5482 registered?

DEZ 5482 is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DEZ 5482 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 5482 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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