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FH05 HZW

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,094 mi
Last recorded140,094 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 140,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 140,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 136,280 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 136,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 135,328 miles

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

Just passed on handbrake test

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 135,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Just passed on handbrake test

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 133,824 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 133,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 133,121 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handbrake poor effort

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 132,303 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 131,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 127,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 119,557 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 119,557 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,446 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,708 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 104,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,767 miles

exhaustcorroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,402 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 88,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,023 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 76,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,552 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 HZW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 HZW, 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 FH05 HZW registered?

FH05 HZW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FH05 HZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 HZW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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