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FE05 WRV

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,398 mi
Last recorded200,398 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 200,398 miles

front tyres worn / deteriorating ,,, n/s poor

head light patterns deteriorating

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Pass 24 May 2022 197,422 miles

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Fail 13 May 2022 197,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Pass 15 May 2021 192,628 miles

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

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Fail 15 May 2021 192,628 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Pass 18 May 2020 188,244 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 184,645 miles

front arm bushes worn/deteriorating

park brake 16%

tyres worn/deteriorating

Fail 15 May 2019 184,645 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

front arm bushes worn/deteriorating

park brake 16%

tyres worn/deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2018 180,035 miles

park brake 16%

Fail 16 May 2018 180,034 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

park brake 16%

Pass 2 May 2017 175,535 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 175,535 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 170,574 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 170,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 161,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 161,568 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 156,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 152,252 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 152,252 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 147,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 141,610 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 134,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 133,694 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 133,671 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 116,813 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 WRV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

FE05 WRV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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