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V70 JFP

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

217,205 mi
Last recorded217,205 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 JFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 217,205 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 212,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 208,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 204,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 199,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 194,930 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 192,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 184,941 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 184,941 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 184,897 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 175,919 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 166,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 157,265 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 151,525 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly deformed

zero emissions recorded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,548 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)

front suspension arm front mountings deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2013 127,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 98,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 98,754 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,945 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2010 82,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,798 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 JFP is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green 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 JFP, 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 JFP registered?

V70 JFP is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is V70 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 JFP 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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