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DG05 EZW

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,761 mi
Last recorded108,761 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 EZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 108,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 106,426 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 104,221 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 101,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,286 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,804 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,187 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to come away (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to come away (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 81,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tailpipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to come away (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to come away (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front buah slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 78,160 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front buah slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,943 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 71,942 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,221 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,611 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 53,258 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,342 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,086 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,956 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,464 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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DG05 EZW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DG05 EZW, 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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DG05 EZW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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