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FD05 OBR

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,749 mi
Last recorded190,749 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 OBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 190,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 187,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 184,700 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 179,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/n/f (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 179,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/n/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 174,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 165,006 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 165,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 150,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 135,063 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 122,162 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,426 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 105,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sills covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,648 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 93,648 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,269 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 65,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front discs slightly worn.

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

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

Rear discs slightly worn.

headlamp switch slightly faulty amd damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,659 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 46,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FD05 OBR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD05 OBR, 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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FD05 OBR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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