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WD54 JSZ

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2421cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,810 mi
Last recorded188,810 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 JSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,421cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2023 188,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 19 Mar 2022 187,648 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 186,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust poor condition.

Fail 13 Mar 2021 186,257 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 184,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 178,765 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 178,700 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

fuel cap seal degrading

Pass 4 Jan 2018 172,742 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side wall damage

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust skin rusty

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2018 172,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side wall damage

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust skin rusty

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 160,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust outer casing corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2017 160,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer casing corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 147,606 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Tie rod slight play.

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust outer caseing corroded.

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 147,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Tie rod slight play.

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust outer caseing corroded.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 130,367 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 120,373 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 120,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 110,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 110,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,345 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,365 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,435 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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WD54 JSZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,421cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WD54 JSZ, 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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WD54 JSZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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