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FG05 FKA

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,061 mi
Last recorded172,061 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 172,061 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 172,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 163,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 163,911 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 155,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 145,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 137,133 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 May 2019 126,017 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,160 miles

Both front headlamp lenses are tarnishing, and may require cleaning or replacing for next mot.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,327 miles

Both front lamps lenses have started to tarnish, but not effecting the beam image

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,686 miles

engine top mount rubber is perished

park assist service light is on on the dash

Fail 30 Mar 2016 111,686 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine top mount rubber is perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,556 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 78,791 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,831 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,598 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,598 miles

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

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

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

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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FG05 FKA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol 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 FG05 FKA, 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 FG05 FKA registered?

FG05 FKA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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