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FH05 HZX

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,683 mi
Last recorded220,683 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 220,683 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 220,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 220,670 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet strut weak

Both front fog lamps in op

Both headlamps cloudy

Nearside front suspension arm front and rear bushes worn

Offside front suspension arm front bush worn

Pass 4 May 2021 214,980 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp in op

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

Rear exhaust brackets broken/detached

Pass 30 Apr 2020 204,702 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 204,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 191,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 191,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 174,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 174,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 156,784 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 156,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 134,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Fail 12 Apr 2016 134,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Pass 6 May 2015 115,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 109,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 102,540 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 102,540 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 95,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,275 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 79,275 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,332 miles

damage along n/s outer door sill area

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 HZX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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