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V700 REG

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,544 mi
Last recorded183,544 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 REG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 183,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 181,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 175,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 171,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 166,779 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 162,127 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 154,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 136,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 127,655 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 127,564 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,846 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 102,193 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 102,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,558 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 89,558 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 78,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,769 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 74,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR PARK BRAKE NOISEY

REAR WIPER BLADE U/S

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,616 miles

REAR PARK BRAKE NOISEY

REAR WIPER BLADE U/S

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,257 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 44,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 REG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 REG, 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 REG registered?

V700 REG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is V700 REG safe to buy?

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