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AV55 FDL

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,201 mi
Last recorded72,201 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 72,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 63,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,795 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,336 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,232 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,319 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,015 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,551 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,341 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,060 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 19,060 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,795 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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AV55 FDL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AV55 FDL, 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 AV55 FDL registered?

AV55 FDL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AV55 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 FDL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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