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FL05 LXC

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,165 mi
Last recorded86,165 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 80,841 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake weak (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 76,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,188 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,451 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,908 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 64,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 62,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,039 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,142 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,878 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,810 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,439 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,438 miles

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

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

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 LXC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

FL05 LXC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is FL05 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 LXC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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