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2005 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration OV55PVX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 26 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 207,311 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2026Reason(s) for failure
- bonnet gas strut fails without notice Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor projected beam (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 199,319 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 199,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 190,890 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- Coolant leak ()
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 183,181 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge
- Offside Front tyre low on edges
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,554 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2022 28 Jun 20261 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,272 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,392 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake travel getting long
- nearside rear tyre low on inner edge
- front number plate deteriorated
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,932 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamps cloudy
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,078 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018 28 Jun 202616 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,944 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017 28 Jun 202613 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 133,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,538 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,681 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 28 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,923 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,193 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013Advisory 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)
12 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,193 MI
Advisory 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)
14 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,237 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 28 Jun 202613 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,528 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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OV55PVX was registered on 2005-12-01
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