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V70 RFO

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,507 mi
Last recorded68,507 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,507 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 65,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,945 miles

Front Inner brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 39,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 39,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and tread seperating

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,128 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,704 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,869 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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V70 RFO 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 90%.

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 V70 RFO, 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 V70 RFO registered?

V70 RFO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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