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AG55 FVE

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,628 mi
Last recorded158,628 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 FVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 158,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 152,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 152,463 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 146,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,064 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 139,989 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 131,662 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 126,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brakes 28% imbalanced limit 30%

Fail 17 Aug 2020 126,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brakes 28% imbalanced limit 30%

Pass 28 Aug 2019 122,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 28 Aug 2019 122,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 13 Jun 2018 115,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 115,457 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,758 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,827 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 72,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 72,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,035 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,695 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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AG55 FVE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AG55 FVE, 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 AG55 FVE registered?

AG55 FVE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is AG55 FVE safe to buy?

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