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AF05 FWT

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,842 mi
Last recorded80,842 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 80,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,461 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 79,461 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,657 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear mark on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall damage on outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

parking brake lever near end of reserve travel

Fail 11 Oct 2022 74,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear mark on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall damage on outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

parking brake lever near end of reserve travel

Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 66,356 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,130 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,731 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,013 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,343 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,206 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,426 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,964 miles

front pads on approx 5mm

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,664 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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AF05 FWT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF05 FWT, 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 AF05 FWT registered?

AF05 FWT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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