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V700 RRR

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,336 mi
Last recorded39,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 RRR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 39,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 38,594 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 38,474 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,360 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 30,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 28,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,078 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 20,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,269 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 RRR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V700 RRR?

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What year was V700 RRR registered?

V700 RRR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is V700 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V700 RRR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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