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V70 ATF

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 ATF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 133,259 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 126,715 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 122,808 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 122,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 117,639 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 115,465 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 109,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 109,810 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 107,464 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Outer skin of rear silencer and support brackets corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 107,444 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Mechanism jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep cracks in outer sidewalls of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres inflated to correct pressures before starting test

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Outer skin of rear silencer and support brackets corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 105,172 miles

Front front tyres have splits within side walls but no ply or cords showing

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil springs corroded but complete

engine fault light is on

Fail 30 Apr 2018 105,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch on lock to lock check (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front tyres have splits within side walls but no ply or cords showing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil springs corroded but complete

engine fault light is on

Pass 8 May 2017 102,808 miles

Rear Exhaust mount incomplete but exhaust still supported

Fail 8 May 2017 102,807 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mount incomplete but exhaust still supported

Pass 9 May 2016 100,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension springs corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 100,663 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension springs corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 98,574 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 98,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 89,987 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL IS WORN

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE STEERING STOPS ARE WORN

Pass 13 Apr 2013 86,739 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,460 miles

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

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

near side front steering rack as slight play

rear and centre exhaust mounting crodded but still secure

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,578 miles

rear brake pad look low

Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,266 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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V70 ATF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V70 ATF, 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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V70 ATF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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