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DN05 MBU

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

332,518 mi
Last recorded332,518 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 332,518 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2016 331,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 257,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 171,101 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 93,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 84,726 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 71,176 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 53,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 35,484 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,308 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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DN05 MBU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MBU, 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 DN05 MBU registered?

DN05 MBU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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