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WG05 ZVE

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,981 mi
Last recorded107,981 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ZVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 107,981 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage stains on pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 107,320 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm and perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 107,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm and perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,368 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm/ front bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,129 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracked and perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 99,200 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,277 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,504 miles

rear exhaust silencer weakened with corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,427 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust middle bracket corroding

front brake pads and discs wearing low

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,020 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,078 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,471 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,290 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 ZVE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

WG05 ZVE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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