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DN05 EPL

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,087 mi
Last recorded197,087 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 197,087 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2026 196,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake High (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 May 2025 184,697 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 174,036 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 174,036 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 162,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 150,751 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 150,750 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 140,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 133,134 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 129,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 124,766 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 124,764 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 120,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 117,111 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,515 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit and has a nail in it

Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,933 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brakes require attention soon

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 76,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,383 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 55,971 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,584 miles

offside front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

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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DN05 EPL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DN05 EPL, 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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DN05 EPL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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