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V70 JTS

2005 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,867 mi
Last recorded102,867 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 JTS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,867 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 102,866 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,449 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 100,378 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 100,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,292 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake disc face corroded

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

centre and rear exhaust system deteriorating

headlamp lenses cloudy

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,734 miles

Front Lower inner suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside Front Inner brake disc face rusty

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2021 95,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower inner suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside Front Inner brake disc face rusty

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,696 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc face rusty

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear suspension springs rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2021 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner brake disc face rusty

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,264 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner face rusty

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

front tyres wearing close to wear markers

headlamp lenses deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,237 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake disc rusty

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

centre & rear exhaust deteriorating

headlight lenses deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake disc rusty

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

centre & rear exhaust deteriorating

front tyre valves deteriorating

headlight lenses deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,487 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

fuel filler cap seal perishing

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,639 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear exhaust getting rusty

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,333 miles

front tyres wearing close to wear markers

slight play/wear in front lower suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust getting rusty

slight wear in front lower suspension arm inner front bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust getting rusty

rust on n/s rear brake disc outer face

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,143 miles

Rear silencer getting rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,248 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear exhaust starting to get rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,598 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE service light on

NOTE vehicle wet at time of test

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

slight wear/rust on brake discs

Fail 6 Jan 2010 44,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads wearing low?

NOTE plastic covers fitted

slight rust on rear brake disc faces

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,361 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

front pads wearing low?

slight rust on rear brake disc faces

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,906 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 37,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,270 miles

minor chips in windscreen

oil misting from power steering pump

slight feathering on front tyres

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 JTS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc 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 JTS, 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 JTS registered?

V70 JTS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is V70 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 JTS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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