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FH54 BBF

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,577 mi
Last recorded147,577 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 BBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 147,577 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 147,576 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Pass 21 Jan 2015 127,066 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Jan 2015 127,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 90,447 miles

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

front number plate water damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,447 miles

front number plate water damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2012 79,851 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,608 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,852 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,307 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 46,307 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,600 miles

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

both front tyres wear on inner edge

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 BBF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH54 BBF, 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 BBF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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