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2005 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration OV05MXE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays fitted unable to access all testable items
- Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,342 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust mounting missing
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,739 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension bushes wearing
- centre exhaust bracket missing
- hand brake near end travel
- o/s rear and n/s front tyres cracking
- parking brake efficiency only just meet may require adjustment or repaire
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,698 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2016 28 Jun 20267 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,946 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2015 28 Jun 202621 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,614 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 28 Jun 202621 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,614 MI
28 Jun 202617 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,936 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 101,055 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,399 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,588 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,288 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2009 28 Jun 202625 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 67,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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OV05MXE was registered on 2005-04-26
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