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WG05 VAV

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

207,802 mi
Last recorded207,802 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 207,802 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 207,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 206,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 203,650 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 203,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 201,575 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 201,573 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 199,067 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 198,128 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 198,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 197,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 193,091 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2018 189,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 185,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 181,543 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 175,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 172,042 miles

both inner wishbone bushes are starting to perish

exhaust is very rusty in places. 1x mounting bracket corroded away- others are secure but rusty

nsf spot light intermittent

Fail 29 Apr 2014 172,041 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both inner wishbone bushes are starting to perish

exhaust is very rusty in places. 1x mounting bracket corroded away- others are secure but rusty

nsf spot light intermittent

Pass 19 Jun 2013 160,757 miles

centre rear exhaust bracket needs attention

oil leak oil cooler area at front?

Fail 17 Jun 2013 160,612 miles

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

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

centre rear exhaust bracket needs attention

oil leak oil cooler area at front?

Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,142 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 139,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 117,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 98,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 77,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 58,522 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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WG05 VAV 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 73.1%.

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 WG05 VAV, 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 WG05 VAV registered?

WG05 VAV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 VAV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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