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VU05 AEW

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,744 mi
Last recorded163,744 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 AEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 163,744 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 163,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 157,845 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 157,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 152,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 145,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 138,735 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,500 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 May 2019 132,741 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 132,741 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 129,071 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Uneven wear on front tyres

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 129,071 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Uneven wear on front tyres

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 123,819 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,772 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 118,176 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 118,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,067 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 103,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,155 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 94,144 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr tyre is wearing on outer edge

osf tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,592 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 84,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,418 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,778 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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VU05 AEW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VU05 AEW, 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 VU05 AEW registered?

VU05 AEW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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