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OV05BWN
2005 VOLVO V70
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2435cc
General Information
- Registration OV05BWN
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expires 10 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,318 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,128 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear seatbelts inaccessible
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear seatbelts inaccessible
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,277 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024 29 Jun 20261 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,778 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,247 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,351 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2021 29 Jun 20262 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,566 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021 29 Jun 20265 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,019 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,122 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- All Four Tyres Starting To Crack
3 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- All Four Tyres Starting To Crack
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,728 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017 29 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,270 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016 29 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
14 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,582 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2015 29 Jun 202627 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,181 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 29 Jun 202615 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,485 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2014 29 Jun 202615 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,448 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013 29 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,915 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 29 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,545 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 29 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,545 MI
29 Jun 202625 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,752 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 29 Jun 202625 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,673 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV05BWN was registered on 2005-03-31
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