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VA05 MXN

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,482 mi
Last recorded175,482 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 MXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 175,482 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 175,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 163,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 163,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 154,493 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy/deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

nearside rear passenger seat has a child seat fitted - unable to fully test adult belt

offside door mirror glass 'taped' in but secure

Fail 1 Apr 2016 154,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer missing!!!!!!!! (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp lenses cloudy/deteriorated

nearside front steering track rod end has play in a ball joint

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

nearside front tyre inner wall splitting

nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

nearside rear parking brake requires adjustment

nearside rear passenger seat has a child seat fitted - unable to fully test adult belt

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathered

offside door mirror glass 'taped' in but secure

Pass 22 Sep 2015 148,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 90,006 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 90,006 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,839 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,887 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 65,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,189 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 54,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,237 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 328,166 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 32,816 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MXN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

VA05 MXN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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