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W23 APW

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,899 mi
Last recorded172,899 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 APW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 172,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 164,459 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 156,983 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 149,935 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 140,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,694 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,228 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 121,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,926 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 112,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 105,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,270 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,261 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,690 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,995 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,817 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,291 miles

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

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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W23 APW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W23 APW, 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 W23 APW registered?

W23 APW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is W23 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W23 APW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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