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DY05 BCE

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,226 mi
Last recorded180,226 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 BCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 180,226 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 180,226 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 168,206 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2017 168,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,559 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 153,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 141,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 128,119 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 128,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,327 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,307 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,702 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,893 miles

N/S/F spring seat rubber broken

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Spring seat rubber broken

O/S/R Side marker LED inop

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 85,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F spring seat rubber broken

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Spring seat rubber broken

O/S/R Side marker LED inop

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 73,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 59,493 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 6 Mar 2008 45,041 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 45,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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DY05 BCE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DY05 BCE, 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 DY05 BCE registered?

DY05 BCE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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