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VK05 GVL

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,083 mi
Last recorded147,083 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 GVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 147,083 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 136,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 136,408 miles

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 129,873 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 129,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,017 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Mirror back missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 123,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Mirror back missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 115,598 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Nov 2018 115,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure BRACKET BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,517 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 97,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 91,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,653 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 61,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O.S.F Tyre Worn on Edge

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,900 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 GVL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK05 GVL, 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 VK05 GVL registered?

VK05 GVL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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