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FH54 FKC

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,477 mi
Last recorded169,477 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 169,477 miles

Headlight units deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre(S) cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 169,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 168,151 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 168,151 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside headlamp glass slight jagged edges

Pass 6 Sep 2018 166,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 163,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 153,232 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 153,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper bulb inoprative (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 146,510 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 136,494 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 131,399 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 125,290 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 117,779 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 110,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 101,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,032 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 82,167 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 FKC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FH54 FKC, 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 FH54 FKC registered?

FH54 FKC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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