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FG05 OMS

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,787 mi
Last recorded154,787 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 154,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 149,224 miles

BATTERY LIGHTY ON DASH

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 149,094 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure MIDDLE TO REAR SECTION IN POOR CONDITION & INSECURE. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT.(BOLT IN TYPE.) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle OSF INNER WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE & RUBBING ON INSIDE OF TYRE. (5.2.3 (f))

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

BATTERY LIGHTY ON DASH.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ON VEHICLE COVERED IN GREASE SO COULDN'T INSPECT. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR SECTION SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL FILTER HEAVILY CORRODED,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 144,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 135,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,837 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 122,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 113,595 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 113,577 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 105,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 105,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 103,022 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged but still operates as intended

all metal brake pipes greased not allowing proper inspection

Fail 18 May 2018 103,022 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished / cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside mirror casing damaged but still operates as intended

all metal brake pipes greased not allowing proper inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,154 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,946 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 94,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,868 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 93,868 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,606 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 85,454 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,677 miles

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 OMS 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 69.2%.

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 FG05 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

FG05 OMS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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