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V5 MTF

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

233,860 mi
Last recorded233,860 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 MTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 233,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 231,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 226,660 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 218,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 214,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 214,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 213,756 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 213,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 209,447 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2019 204,656 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 203,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 201,832 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 201,832 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 193,260 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 193,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 180,549 miles

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

windscreen cracked in nearside front lower corner

Pass 9 Jan 2015 180,549 miles

windscreen cracked in nearside front lower corner

Pass 17 Jan 2014 170,098 miles

windscreen cracked in nearside lower corner

Pass 21 Jan 2013 157,849 miles

cracked windsceen nearside lower

Pass 13 Jan 2012 145,799 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2011 134 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 134,062 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 123,028 miles

front brake travel not that responsive for size of brakes

windreen cracked in nearside lower corner to to excess at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2010 122,982 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads on minimum and edges of brake discs wear ridged and inner face edge corroded change together

front brake travel not that responsive for size of brakes

windreen cracked in nearside lower corner to to excess at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2009 114,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 110,473 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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V5 MTF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V5 MTF, 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 V5 MTF registered?

V5 MTF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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