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V70 PRP

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,550 mi
Last recorded156,550 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 PRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 156,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 142,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 129,701 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 129,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 118,889 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 109,721 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 109,651 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 100,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 94,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,417 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 79,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,690 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,668 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 65,668 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 59,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,640 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 41,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,347 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,347 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 29,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,902 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 PRP is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc 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 PRP, 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 PRP registered?

V70 PRP is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is V70 PRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 PRP 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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