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V70 BLU

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,574 mi
Last recorded131,574 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 BLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 131,574 miles

Cam cover breather hose broken

Pass 31 May 2025 131,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 130,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 129,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 128,726 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2021 127,772 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 127,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,447 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 125,447 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,739 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

rear exhaust mounts broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,152 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,128 miles

Front inner wheel arches show signs of fouling

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear tyres perished

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,776 miles

center exhaust mount rusted and broken

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,380 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 16 May 2009 44,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 31,109 miles

front brake pads approx 1/2 worn

Fail 3 May 2008 31,107 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads approx 1/2 worn

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 BLU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BLU, 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 BLU registered?

V70 BLU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is V70 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 BLU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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