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FN05 TCJ

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,669 mi
Last recorded241,669 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 TCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 241,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill cover damaged

Rear chassis surface rust

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 241,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill cover damaged

Rear chassis surface rust

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 235,479 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2021 235,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2020 229,341 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 279,289 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 218,866 miles

drivers window u/s

Pass 19 Dec 2017 209,506 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 198,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 189,548 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front suspension bushes splitting

Pass 18 Dec 2014 174,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 3 Jan 2014 159,280 miles

headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2013 141,909 miles

childs seat fitted to rear seat

Pass 13 Jan 2012 123,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 108,574 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,839 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 93,837 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,888 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 78,751 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,600 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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FN05 TCJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FN05 TCJ, 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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FN05 TCJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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