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V70 AFG

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

242,969 mi
Last recorded242,969 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 AFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 242,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 235,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 221,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 165,849 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 165,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 105,719 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 105,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 99,030 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 96,410 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,856 miles

disc lipped front and rear

Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,147 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,445 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)

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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V70 AFG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V70 AFG, 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 V70 AFG registered?

V70 AFG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is V70 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 AFG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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