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V70 BRF

2005 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,510 mi
Last recorded99,510 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 BRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,510 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 91,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 84,860 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 84,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,433 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,580 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,580 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,124 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,669 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,274 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,794 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,759 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 46,759 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,130 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,218 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,749 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 BRF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

V70 BRF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is V70 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 BRF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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