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DM53 FWM

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

237,375 mi
Last recorded237,375 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM53 FWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 237,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 237,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 232,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 225,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to waer on the inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2022 222,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 220,790 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 217,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 212,385 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 208,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 204,745 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 198,742 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 186,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 170,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 150,510 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 101,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 93,707 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,654 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,998 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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DM53 FWM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DM53 FWM, 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 DM53 FWM registered?

DM53 FWM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is DM53 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM53 FWM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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