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FE05 VMG

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,528 mi
Last recorded148,528 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 148,528 miles

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

Front undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Nearside Front side mirror crack

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 148,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 148,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 148,176 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 148,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 143,096 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 143,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 137,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 137,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Both rear mount and mid mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 133,846 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 133,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 127,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlights cloudy and images poor

front brake discs worn/lipped on inner face

rear wiper torn

some fluctuation on front brakes when applied

Fail 20 Jun 2016 127,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad broken up (3.5.1g)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlights cloudy and images poor

front brake discs worn/lipped on inner face

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre soft

rear brake discs scored and corroded

rear wiper torn

some fluctuation on front brakes when applied

Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,979 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 123,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 113,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 99,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2010 93,779 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 93,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,918 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2008 71,510 miles

hand brake very high needs adjustment

Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,711 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

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 VMG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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