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V70 RGY

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,227 mi
Last recorded57,227 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 RGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil **Almost excessive** (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system lightly rubbing Steering stops are worn (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 57,225 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil **Almost excessive** (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system lightly rubbing Steering stops are worn (2.1.4 (a))

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 RGY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

V70 RGY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is V70 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 RGY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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