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V70 MFT

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,025 mi
Last recorded151,025 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 MFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 151,025 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 151,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 124,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 296,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 284,136 miles

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

front brake pads low

headlight outer lenses in poor condition, advise replacing

rear brake pads very low, advise replacing

Fail 23 Aug 2013 284,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake pads low

headlight outer lenses in poor condition, advise replacing

rear brake pads very low, advise replacing

Fail 23 May 2012 244,676 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear led side facing marker light not working

Pass 23 May 2012 244,676 miles

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

offside rear led side facing marker light not working

Pass 24 May 2011 213,013 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 213,013 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 170,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 131,249 miles

both rear wheels showing damage on inside rims in more than one place not enough to show a depression in tyre bead

chips in windscreen

front wishbone showing splits, o/s one torn almost away

injectors no 2 and 3 leaking not fuel

lock stop showing wear

n/s/f outer pad max 2k left

tyres rubbing on inside wing liner plates

Fail 22 Apr 2009 131,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear wheels showing damage on inside rims in more than one place not enough to show a depression in tyre bead

chips in windscreen

front wishbone showing splits, o/s one torn almost away

injectors no 2 and 3 leaking not fuel

lock stop showing wear

n/s/f outer pad max 2k left

tyres rubbing on inside wing liner plates

o/s/f tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,362 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Unable to check rear seat belts due to dog guard & boot liner fitted.

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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V70 MFT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V70 MFT, 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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V70 MFT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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