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V70 NJO

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

216,268 mi
Last recorded216,268 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 NJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 216,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2026 216,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 210,800 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 210,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 205,051 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 205,033 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 203,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 200,048 miles

Nearside Front steering lock stop worn

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

Offside Front steering lock stop worn

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 196,520 miles

Rear Seats folded flat at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2019 192,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 187,742 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 182,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 176,553 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 171,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 166,746 miles

damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 7 Nov 2014 166,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 159,169 miles

n/s/f antirtoll bar ling ball joints waom

n/s/f wing damaged door only opens slightly

rear brake discs are excessivly corroded throught the brake pad surface

Fail 17 Oct 2013 159,169 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f antirtoll bar ling ball joints waom

n/s/f wing damaged door only opens slightly

rear brake discs are excessivly corroded throught the brake pad surface

Pass 5 Oct 2012 145,653 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 125,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 125,947 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,045 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear discs worn on inner surface

Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,150 miles

osr brake pads low

Fail 5 Oct 2009 73,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osr brake pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,698 miles

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

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 NJO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJO, 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 NJO registered?

V70 NJO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is V70 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 NJO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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