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DV05 LFX

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,380 mi
Last recorded117,380 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 117,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 115,141 miles

both front tyres 70% worn

nearside front brake pad slightly loose in carrier

Fail 12 Aug 2025 115,141 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres 70% worn

nearside front brake pad slightly loose in carrier

Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust mount getting weak

Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,189 miles

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

parking brake performance slightly down both sides

Fail 17 Aug 2023 109,189 miles

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

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

parking brake performance slightly down both sides

Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,177 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 105,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight wear on steering lock stops off side front and near side front

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,444 miles

Front both sides lock stops slight wear

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

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

general corrosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,403 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,300 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended accessory stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inside edge ply/cords expsoed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on n/s/r tyre sidewall

sill overs fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,944 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on n/s/r tyre sidewall

sill overs fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,352 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,352 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,922 miles

centre exhaust brkt corroded of n/s but is still suported by other brkts

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,600 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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DV05 LFX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DV05 LFX, 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 DV05 LFX registered?

DV05 LFX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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