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FH54 BAU

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

206,101 mi
Last recorded206,101 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 206,101 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2024 206,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge worn to cording (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 200,961 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 200,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 195,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 190,151 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 190,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 186,448 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 176,761 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 176,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 165,506 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 165,506 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 152,741 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 138,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 130,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 119,096 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,601 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,601 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,796 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,882 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,882 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,824 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 57,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 44,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,529 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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FH54 BAU 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 65.4%.

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 FH54 BAU, 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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FH54 BAU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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