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VJZ 2142

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,337 mi
Last recorded158,337 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 2142
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 158,337 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S,N/S (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 153,713 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 153,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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VJZ 2142 is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJZ 2142, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VJZ 2142?

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What year was VJZ 2142 registered?

VJZ 2142 is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is VJZ 2142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 2142 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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