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V70 RSO

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,480 mi
Last recorded160,480 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 RSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 160,480 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 152,137 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,887 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 138,401 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,727 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,836 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 129,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake squeal

Rear exhaust support hanger broken

Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 123,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,684 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,228 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2015 90,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,553 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,266 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,152 miles

slight leak o/s front shockabsorber

Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre low on limit

slight leak o/s front shockabsorber

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

o/s rear tyre worn to limit and nail in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,612 miles

n/s rear disc facings in poor condition

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2010 49,612 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front disc pads worn to limit

n/s rear disc facings in poor condition

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,707 miles

o/s front tyre worn to limit centre band

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,332 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 RSO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RSO, 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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V70 RSO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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