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2005 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration OV05BWD
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 214,432 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 214,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 210,500 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 210,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,119 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025 29 Jun 202616 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 197,095 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024 29 Jun 202612 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 184,242 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023 29 Jun 202619 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,375 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 168,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,333 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,889 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2019 29 Jun 202627 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,754 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018 29 Jun 20263 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,597 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017 29 Jun 202616 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,453 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,095 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,239 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2014 29 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,704 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2013 29 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,044 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2012 29 Jun 202622 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,518 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011 29 Jun 202622 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
18 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,071 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
30 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,671 MI
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OV05BWD was registered on 2005-03-31
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