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FE05 PKZ

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

206,489 mi
Last recorded206,489 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 206,489 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 199,465 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 199,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 191,652 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 191,649 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 185,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 185,483 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 182,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc scorred

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 182,538 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc scorred

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 171,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 160,525 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 160,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on the edges and low

Pass 21 Mar 2017 148,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 137,070 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 137,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,059 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,950 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and are ON the legal limit

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

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

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 PKZ 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 73.9%.

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 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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

FE05 PKZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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