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FE05 PGF

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 131,517 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 129,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 128,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 126,247 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,508 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 123,558 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,387 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,128 miles

Both headlamps opaque.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front side marker inoperative.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 107,127 miles

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

Both headlamps opaque.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front side marker inoperative.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,090 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.8 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side marker not working.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,090 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.8 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side marker not working.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

both rear coil springs corroded.

petrol flap hinge snapped.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,818 miles

Headlamps opaque.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and cracking to treads.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 75,818 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamps opaque.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front side marker inoperative.

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner section, cracking to treads and has a nail in centre section.

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,089 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,732 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,792 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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FE05 PGF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FE05 PGF, 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 FE05 PGF registered?

FE05 PGF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FE05 PGF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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