MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel tank area damp but no signs of leak at time of test
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)
both front headlight aims poor
handbrake cables rubbing through on anti roll bar links
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
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r cv gaiter insecure and split
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
rear silencer weakened by rust
left hand rear drive shaft boot split
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WG05 VBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for WG05 VBE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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