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WG05 AXO

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,552 mi
Last recorded213,552 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 AXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 213,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 200,166 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 199,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 189,802 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Upper engine mount

Pass 4 May 2016 179,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 167,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 159,017 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 159,017 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 144,204 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)

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2013 144,203 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2012 135,403 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges. n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 135,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges. n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 119,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,636 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 101,636 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,952 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 83,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

rear silencer support brackets very corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,632 miles

slight corrosion of offside front brake disc inner face and some scoring of nearside rear disc outer face.

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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WG05 AXO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG05 AXO, 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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WG05 AXO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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