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VA05 MXM

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,349 mi
Last recorded168,349 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 MXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 168,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 157,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 150,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 128,944 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 128,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,396 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 111,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 105,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,448 miles

nearside front side-marker inop

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2012 93,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front side-marker inop

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,679 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc's lipping

Fail 27 Jun 2011 79,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake disc's lipping

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,368 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 64,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,107 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,852 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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VA05 MXM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA05 MXM, 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 VA05 MXM registered?

VA05 MXM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is VA05 MXM safe to buy?

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