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2005 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration OV05FLZ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expires 13 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 162,172 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 162,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,875 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge(rest of tyre 4mm) (5.2.3 (e))
30 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads worn (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge(rest of tyre 4mm) (5.2.3 (e))
6 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,277 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024 25 Jun 20266 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,474 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2023 25 Jun 20265 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foreward bushes both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,183 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,556 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- NSF Fog light not working
- Both front side marker lights not working
- Both head light lens starting mist over
28 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing ring broken (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- NSF Fog light not working
- Both head light lens starting mist over
- Both front side marker lights not working
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,651 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020 25 Jun 202614 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,078 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,085 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
31 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,085 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,410 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2017 25 Jun 202613 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,162 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,219 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015 25 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,167 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015 25 Jun 20264 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,050 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014 25 Jun 202622 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,760 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 25 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,693 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2012 25 Jun 202623 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,079 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2011 25 Jun 202623 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,420 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2010 25 Jun 202619 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,789 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2009 25 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,172 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2009 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV05FLZ was registered on 2005-03-31
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