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FM05 OEB

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,781 mi
Last recorded151,781 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 151,781 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 139,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,117 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 115,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,185 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 107,182 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 99,503 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 79,530 miles

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,318 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 70,318 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 62,018 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 62,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,001 miles

Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,973 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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FM05 OEB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FM05 OEB, 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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FM05 OEB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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