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FL55 BHW

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,898 mi
Last recorded192,898 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 192,898 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 184,260 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 180,831 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 180,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 176,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 170,838 miles

Both steering lock stops worn and tyres marking the rubbing plates

Horn mono

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the rear of the engine and around the turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 170,621 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both steering lock stops worn and tyres marking the rubbing plates

Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to mist over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn mono

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the rear of the engine and around the turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 161,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 153,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear secondary position lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo oil return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

anti slip warning on dash

rear lamp lenses not a matched pair

rear wiper blade heavily deteriorated

tow bar attachment bent, spacers/shims missing and overtightened

Pass 5 Aug 2017 144,579 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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)

nearside rear light unit broken

Fail 28 Jul 2017 144,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 138,063 miles

Both front side marker lights not working

NSF fog light not working

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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 Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2016 138,063 miles

Both front side marker lights not working

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF fog light not working

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 130,923 miles

Head lights starting to mist over

Fail 5 May 2015 130,777 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,944 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 123,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 121,621 miles

ns/os front suspention arm bushes perishing

steering rack slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2013 121,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns/os front suspention arm bushes perishing

steering rack slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2012 110,669 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 110,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 102,103 miles

ns front steering rack end very slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2010 92,131 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 92,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 80,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,408 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 71,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,265 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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FL55 BHW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FL55 BHW, 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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FL55 BHW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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