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OV05MXS
2005 VOLVO V70
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration OV05MXS
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 15 Mar 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
16 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 274,360 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2027 28 Jun 202613 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 274,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 269,991 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% - nearside front lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 269,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% - nearside front lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 265,093 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 265,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 259,885 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 28 Jun 20262 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 254,108 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 254,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 248,820 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021 28 Jun 202628 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 248,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
20 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 240,753 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020 28 Jun 202617 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 240,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 234,746 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019 28 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 229,082 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 28 Jun 20268 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 221,546 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 221,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front 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 front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 193,374 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016 28 Jun 20267 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 164,119 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 130,747 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 130,747 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,183 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013 28 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,628 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,152 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012 28 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,125 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2011 28 Jun 202620 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,890 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 28 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,864 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV05MXS was registered on 2005-04-26
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