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WF05 BSY

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,220 mi
Last recorded214,220 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 BSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 214,220 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 214,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 191,461 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 186,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 186,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake lever a little high when fully applied

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 179,173 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 165,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 155,408 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 146,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight resistance to turn

Fail 26 May 2017 146,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight resistance to turn

Pass 9 Mar 2016 133,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,293 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 123,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,185 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,274 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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WF05 BSY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF05 BSY, 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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WF05 BSY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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