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V700 MSS

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

129,159 mi
Last recorded129,159 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 MSS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 129,159 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 119,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 108,886 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 75,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,476 miles

Front brake discs (inner sides) slight pitted

Front tyres worn uneven

Rear exhaust mount brackets rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,487 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 60,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2015 55,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,131 miles

exhaust bracket corroded away

paint damage near fuel flap

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,600 miles

paint damage near fuel cap

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,074 miles

exhust bracket to the rear corroded and seperated from pipe.sraches to o/s/r quater panel

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,864 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,747 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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V700 MSS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V700 MSS, 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 V700 MSS registered?

V700 MSS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is V700 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V700 MSS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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