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FJ54 WCZ

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,736 mi
Last recorded201,736 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 WCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2023 201,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 194,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 194,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 190,646 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 190,584 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rears frame rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 190,530 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 190,530 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 184,797 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 180,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 175,629 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 175,629 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 171,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 167,505 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 160,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

only just passed emissions test

Pass 12 Apr 2010 153,058 miles

only just passed emisions

Pass 20 Mar 2009 144,834 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 144,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 127,200 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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FJ54 WCZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FJ54 WCZ, 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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FJ54 WCZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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