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WD05 JNV

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,229 mi
Last recorded181,229 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 JNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 181,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 176,545 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2024 176,545 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 172,590 miles

both headlamps poor pattern

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2022 166,191 miles

both headlamps poor pattern

Fail 14 Nov 2022 166,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

both headlamps poor pattern

Pass 22 Nov 2021 160,711 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2020 156,167 miles

oil leak

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2019 149,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 143,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge/ 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 143,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge/ 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 139,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,551 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on outer edges and are close to minimum

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 134,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on outer edges and are close to minimum

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 125,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,548 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 109,147 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 109,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 96,715 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,237 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 92,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 92,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front spotlight n/w,

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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WD05 JNV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WD05 JNV, 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 WD05 JNV registered?

WD05 JNV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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