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FM55 OTH

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,280 mi
Last recorded185,280 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OTH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 185,280 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 24 Oct 2024 178,119 miles

Age related corrosion to underbody

All four coil springs are corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 19 Oct 2023 171,662 miles

Age related corrosion to under body

All four coil springs corroded

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 17 Oct 2022 165,635 miles

Age related corrosion to under body

All four coil springs corroded

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 19 Oct 2021 159,625 miles

Age related corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,895 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 150,887 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 21 Oct 2019 150,887 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2018 143,615 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 24 Oct 2018 143,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2017 136,772 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 19 Oct 2017 136,772 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2016 128,424 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 19 Oct 2016 128,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,884 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,686 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust hangers

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,484 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,553 miles

tyres 3-4mm

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake disc's slightly scored.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 46,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,053 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,098 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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FM55 OTH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM55 OTH, 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 FM55 OTH registered?

FM55 OTH is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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