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FE05 WLH

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,473 mi
Last recorded172,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 172,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake pads 75 percent wear

some front brake imbalance

some ovality to o/s/f brake disc

Pass 19 Jun 2014 157,558 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres have uneaven tread wear

both front tyres have rubbed on inner wheelarches

knock and play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2013 139,603 miles

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

anti skid warning light on

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre wall damaged

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2013 139,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti skid warning light on

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre wall damaged

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,918 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 225/45/ZR17

Fail 22 Feb 2012 113,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 225/45/ZR17

Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,608 miles

Both Front Tyre Worn on Edges

Both Rear Tyre Worn on Edges

Front Brake Pads Getting Low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,307 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 86,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2008 68,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,219 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 WLH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

FE05 WLH is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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