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FL55 NWR

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

243,348 mi
Last recorded243,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 243,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bracing bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills by axle mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bracing bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge no cords visible

side skirts fitted unable to fully test sills

stone chip outside of "A"

wear both rear "D" bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2023 234,817 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 234,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 226,114 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 226,114 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 222,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 213,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlight poor pattern

Offside Front Headlight poor pattern

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seats folded down at time of test

service light on

Fail 22 Jul 2020 213,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Major boost leak

Offside Front Headlight poor pattern

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seats folded down at time of test

service light on

Pass 13 Aug 2019 202,313 miles

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

Offside Front top mount bush or bearing noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 202,313 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front top mount bush or bearing noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 190,544 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fit obstructing view of testable items

Fail 5 Jul 2018 190,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fit obstructing view of testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2017 177,414 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 177,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 177,408 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 170,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 158,914 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

corrosion on rear suspention

Pass 30 Sep 2014 154,932 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 154,931 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 149,612 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 149,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 143,912 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE JUST WITHIN LIMITS. ADVISE BRAKE CHECK.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 137,901 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 129,598 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 114,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 88,749 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 88,749 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)

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

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 NWR 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 57.1%.

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 NWR, 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 NWR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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