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SO05 FLD

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,103 mi
Last recorded195,103 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 195,103 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2021 195,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres cracking

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 189,360 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 178,613 miles

Offside parking brake reading lower

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion/pipes area (2.1.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 173,318 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 173,028 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 165,180 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 145,448 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 128,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 128,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 114,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 101,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 80,729 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 80,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,373 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 64,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,159 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 38,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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SO05 FLD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO05 FLD, 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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SO05 FLD is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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