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VK05 DXW

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,895 mi
Last recorded51,895 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 49,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills not fully tested due to covers

Pass 20 Feb 2024 45,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sills not fully tested due to sill covers

Pass 20 Feb 2023 44,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill's not fully tested due to cover's

Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 41,986 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,719 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,510 miles

slight play in rack end

Fail 15 Feb 2012 30,413 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,896 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,402 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 24,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,237 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,469 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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VK05 DXW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VK05 DXW, 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

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What year was VK05 DXW registered?

VK05 DXW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 DXW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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