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WG05 VBE

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,825 mi
Last recorded154,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,825 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 146,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 142,098 miles

Fuel tank area damp but no signs of leak at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2017 136,957 miles

Engine covers & under-trays obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 132,149 miles

both front headlight aims poor

handbrake cables rubbing through on anti roll bar links

Fail 28 Jul 2016 132,149 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cables rubbing through on anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Jul 2015 124,501 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 124,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 112,868 miles

n/s/r cv gaiter insecure and split

Fail 23 Jun 2014 112,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f control arms, front bushes perishing and splitting

o/s/f tyre worn very badly on inner edge of tread

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber lower rubber mounts unbonding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,302 miles

rear silencer weakened by rust

left hand rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,707 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 67,707 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,874 miles

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

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 VBE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

WG05 VBE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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