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FL05 KXR

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,941 mi
Last recorded179,941 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 179,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 172,685 miles

all electrics not working on offside front door

front brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar support bush

Fail 14 Nov 2024 172,685 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

all electrics not working on offside front door

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear outer seat belt buckle ouiter casing missing

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar support bush

Pass 24 Nov 2023 168,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2023 168,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 159,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 156,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 152,384 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 152,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 143,390 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 143,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 133,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,188 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,578 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,846 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wiper blade starting to split

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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FL05 KXR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FL05 KXR, 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 FL05 KXR registered?

FL05 KXR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is FL05 KXR safe to buy?

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