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VU05 EUF

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

153,366 mi
Last recorded153,366 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 153,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 153,366 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps no defined pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 151,083 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 150,954 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 147,602 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 144,045 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 144,044 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 141,735 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 141,701 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,987 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 139,987 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 138,127 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 136,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,015 miles

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

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

both rear roll bar 'D' bushes have play

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear number plate sightly insecure

rear wiper split

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 131,015 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear roll bar 'D' bushes have play

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear number plate sightly insecure

rear wiper split

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 124,646 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake Pad Anti Rattle Spring Missing

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 124,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake Pad Anti Rattle Spring Missing

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,263 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 109,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,717 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,629 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,289 miles

oil leak o/s of engine visible on belly pan

Fail 20 Jun 2011 66,289 miles

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

oil leak o/s of engine visible on belly pan

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,726 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

offside rear upper side light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2008 39,011 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 EUF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 EUF, 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 EUF registered?

VU05 EUF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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