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FM05 SHX

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,284 mi
Last recorded161,284 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 161,284 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 161,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 143,688 miles

Rear Wiper torn

Various covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 143,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,109 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom foremost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper torn

Fail 19 Jan 2017 120,109 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom foremost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 13 Nov 2015 115,306 miles

Front screen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,742 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,347 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 91,086 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,706 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 SHX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM05 SHX, 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 FM05 SHX registered?

FM05 SHX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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