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FE05 PHO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

157,876 mi
Last recorded157,876 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all rear suspension parts corroded

front brake boarderline pass balance

lots of handbrake travel

Fail 12 Nov 2024 157,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all rear suspension parts corroded

front brake boarderline pass balance

lots of handbrake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2023 154,466 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 154,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 151,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 151,542 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 147,881 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 145,557 miles

centre exhaust poor condition slight blow

front coil springs corroded

headlamp lenses poor

rear coil springs corroded

screen 30mm crack zone b

Fail 20 Oct 2020 145,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust poor condition slight blow

front coil springs corroded

headlamp lenses poor

rear coil springs corroded

screen 30mm crack zone b

Pass 26 Oct 2019 143,595 miles

headlights deteriorated

screen damaged in places

all coil springs corroded

centre exhaust has slight blow

Fail 22 Oct 2019 143,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

centre exhaust has slight blow

headlights deteriorated

screen damaged in places

Pass 8 Oct 2018 140,997 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 140,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,507 miles

all coil springs corroded

both headlights in poor condition

offside rear brake pads over heated

rear number plate In poor condition

screen damaged zone b

Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,506 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs corroded

both headlights in poor condition

offside rear brake pads over heated

rear number plate In poor condition

screen damaged zone b

Pass 3 Oct 2016 134,037 miles

both front lower wishbones, front bushes in poor condition

both headlights in poor condition

chip in zone b of screen

coil springs corroded

engine lumpy at tickover

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,796 miles

headlights in poor condition

offside rear tyre low on pressure and split on inner sidewall

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2014 122,296 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2014 122,296 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,798 miles

front springs corroded

front suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 20 Sep 2013 116,797 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front springs corroded

front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 111,855 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/front tyre on limit & bold inside

o/s/front tyre at 2mm bold on inside

Fail 20 Sep 2012 111,855 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

n/s/front tyre on limit & bold inside

o/s/front tyre at 2mm bold on inside

Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,346 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 97,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,667 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,597 miles

both front tyres on legal limit across tread

nearside mirror in very poor condition

offside front tyre rim protector damaged

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge and on legal limit in places

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 PHO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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