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FE05 PHK

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,748 mi
Last recorded31,748 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 31,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake lever travel is slightly high

Fail 25 Nov 2025 31,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake lever travel is slightly high

Pass 18 Sep 2024 31,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall is scuffed

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

anti skid service message on dash.

fuel cap seal is perished

parking brake lever travel is slightly high

Pass 4 Oct 2023 29,709 miles

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

anti-skid service message on dash

under tray fitted limiting view of testable items

Fail 4 Oct 2023 29,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

anti-skid service message on dash

under tray fitted limiting view of testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,869 miles

anti-skid service required-displayed on dash

corrosion in rear discs and back plate scraping noise at offside rear ,advise closer inspection asap -ie-handbrake shoes inspection

front wishbone,front bushes worn

Fail 30 Sep 2022 28,869 miles

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

anti-skid service required-displayed on dash

corrosion in rear discs and back plate scraping noise at offside rear ,advise closer inspection asap -ie-handbrake shoes inspection

front wishbone,front bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2021 27,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,455 miles

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

Offside Rear damage to bumper and rear quarter

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

rear wiper split

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,760 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms front bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 22,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 22,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aeroblade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,253 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,290 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,611 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 10,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,357 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,652 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 PHK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

FE05 PHK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FE05 PHK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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