2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · BC05 OTX
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 154,363 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC05 OTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 154,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC05 OTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (BC05 OTX) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BC05 OTX Mileage History
- 10/03/2022150,578 mi
- 27/02/2023151,260 mi+682 mi
- 10/09/2024151,600 mi+340 mi
- 15/10/2024151,600 mi
- 24/09/2025154,363 mi+2,763 mi
Average of roughly 1,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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