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V70 ELT

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

249,267 mi
Last recorded249,267 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 ELT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 249,267 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 249,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 242,073 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 9 Feb 2024 234,941 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake adjustment

Pass 6 Feb 2023 228,247 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 220,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 211,360 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 205,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge and cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and low on tread 3mm

both front steering lock stoppers worn

Pass 28 Jan 2019 197,051 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 190,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 183,754 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 183,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 176,319 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 168,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 161,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 154,105 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 154,105 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 9 Mar 2012 145,178 miles

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 8 Mar 2011 124,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play to n/s rack arm

Fail 7 Mar 2009 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,892 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 ELT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ELT, 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 ELT registered?

V70 ELT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for V70 ELT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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