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FE05 PHJ

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

195,294 mi
Last recorded195,294 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 195,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 178,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 167,730 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 167,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 156,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 156,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 151,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 144,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged on outer rim.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 144,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged on outer rim.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged on outer rim.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 138,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged on outer rim.

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 132,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim damaged advise replacement. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 132,432 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim damaged advise replacement. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 124,774 miles

Intermittent mis fire at idle.

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

Rear seat belts not checked.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 124,774 miles

Intermittent mis fire at idle.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,048 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting brackets are broke

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 115,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Rear Exhaust mounting brackets are broke

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,597 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,785 miles

front discs worn/lipped

front pads worn low

front pads worn uneven

offside rear wheel bindind slighty

Fail 5 Mar 2014 96,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn/lipped

front pads worn low

front pads worn uneven

offside rear wheel bindind slighty

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,904 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,547 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,855 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,566 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,654 miles

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

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 PHJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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