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V70 RHG

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,700 mi
Last recorded109,700 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 RHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 109,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 108,712 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 107,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 107,606 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,445 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 106,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 105,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 104,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 101,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 98,699 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 98,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 93,948 miles

tyres three parts worn. worn front bushes.

Pass 23 May 2014 84,773 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 79,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,815 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 RHG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RHG, 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 RHG registered?

V70 RHG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is V70 RHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 RHG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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