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W91 DFC

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,256 mi
Last recorded132,256 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW91 DFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 132,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,981 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,647 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 101,250 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,575 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,575 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear upper side light not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre not a fixable place ()

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,418 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,538 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,392 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

one of the centre exhaust brackets snapped

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre, inner shoulder.

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,691 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear coils springs don't appear to be located correctly. Advise closer inspection of both rear coil springs.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,691 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear coils springs don't appear to be located correctly. Advise closer inspection of both rear coil springs.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,848 miles

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

nearside front tyre deep cut on outer sidewall

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorating

offside rear tyre cuts/perished. Advise replacement before further deterioration

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,594 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,519 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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W91 DFC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W91 DFC, 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 W91 DFC registered?

W91 DFC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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