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2005 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration OU05RBV
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 10 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 255,171 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 246,956 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2025 6 Jul 202611 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 240,687 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2024 6 Jul 202611 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 240,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 232,955 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023 6 Jul 20269 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 232,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 223,475 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 223,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 217,920 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2021 6 Jul 202630 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 217,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 207,782 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020 6 Jul 202620 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 194,856 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,159 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018 6 Jul 202624 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 166,716 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 6 Jul 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,457 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 6 Jul 202624 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 150,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,094 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 6 Jul 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,708 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 6 Jul 202627 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 122,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,500 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013 6 Jul 202614 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,802 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 6 Jul 202615 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,802 MI
6 Jul 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,370 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,001 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2010 6 Jul 20262 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,951 MI
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OU05RBV was registered on 2005-05-24
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