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V70 MDS

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,875 mi
Last recorded51,875 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 MDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,875 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 50,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,684 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,283 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 44,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,099 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,870 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,562 miles

nearside and offside front tyre tread near legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,988 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)

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 MDS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V70 MDS registered?

V70 MDS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is V70 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 MDS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V70 MDS have outstanding finance?

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