2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · FD05 HWR
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 138,340 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD05 HWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 138,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD05 HWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (FD05 HWR) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FD05 HWR Mileage History
- 21/11/2023123,028 mi
- 13/12/2023123,351 mi+323 mi
- 26/11/2024131,335 mi+7,984 mi
- 29/11/2024131,370 mi+35 mi
- 03/03/2026138,340 mi+6,970 mi
Average of roughly 6,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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