2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · FE05 VLS
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 172,058 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE05 VLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/12/2024
- 172,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE05 VLS 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 (FE05 VLS) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))”; “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
FE05 VLS Mileage History
- 21/12/2021148,046 mi
- 21/12/2021148,046 mi
- 22/12/2022157,997 mi+9,951 mi
- 18/12/2023166,242 mi+8,245 mi
- 13/12/2024172,058 mi+5,816 mi
Average of roughly 8,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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