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DG05 TPO

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,146 mi
Last recorded141,146 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 141,146 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 137,110 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 137,066 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 129,342 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 129,325 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,844 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2021 125,841 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scuffed and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 121,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scuffed and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,833 miles

both nearside tyres outer walls have damage

Fail 6 Nov 2019 118,833 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both nearside tyres outer walls have damage

Pass 31 Oct 2018 114,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 108,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,156 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,746 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 97,746 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 92,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,304 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,484 miles

n/s/f wheel kerbed

o/s/r tyre been puncture repaired

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,826 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 TPO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel 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 TPO, 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 DG05 TPO registered?

DG05 TPO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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