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FH05 BWC

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,123 mi
Last recorded138,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 BWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 138,123 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 134,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,364 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 127,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti skid temporarily off shown on dash with a warning light (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arms both bushes worn and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arms both bushes worn and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspect intercooler? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,506 miles

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

handbrake travel req attention

Pass 14 Mar 2022 119,600 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

rear pads worn

Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,005 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS reluctor ring on drive shaft corroded (1.6 (c))

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 116,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS reluctor ring on drive shaft corroded (1.6 (c))

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,420 miles

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 114,419 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Warning light on (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splits on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,044 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,042 miles

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

Front Brake imbalance 22%

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,416 miles

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

Front Outer Abs rings corroded on both drive shafts

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,818 miles

Engine coolant light on coolant OK

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jan 2017 95,818 miles

Engine coolant light on coolant OK

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,671 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 88,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Weld mounting to exhaust (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,023 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,575 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 57,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 49,594 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,449 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,854 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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FH05 BWC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FH05 BWC, 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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FH05 BWC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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