2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · GV05 FHM
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 178,112 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV05 FHM Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 178,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 FHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (GV05 FHM) between April 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 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: “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
GV05 FHM Mileage History
- 22/04/200849,155 mi
- 02/04/200960,369 mi+11,214 mi
- 02/04/200960,369 mi
- 27/04/201068,288 mi+7,919 mi
- 10/02/201176,935 mi+8,647 mi
- 10/02/201285,055 mi+8,120 mi
- 08/02/201390,232 mi+5,177 mi
- 11/02/201390,242 mi+10 mi
- 07/02/201496,105 mi+5,863 mi
- 07/02/201496,105 mi
- 09/02/2015102,845 mi+6,740 mi
- 11/02/2015102,867 mi+22 mi
- 16/02/2016111,257 mi+8,390 mi
- 27/02/2017119,678 mi+8,421 mi
- 04/01/2018127,898 mi+8,220 mi
- 05/01/2019136,857 mi+8,959 mi
- 09/01/2019136,881 mi+24 mi
- 09/12/2019145,563 mi+8,682 mi
- 13/12/2019145,730 mi+167 mi
- 15/12/2020152,636 mi+6,906 mi
- 11/01/2022159,088 mi+6,452 mi
- 22/12/2022166,953 mi+7,865 mi
- 13/12/2023171,271 mi+4,318 mi
- 18/12/2023171,358 mi+87 mi
- 02/01/2025175,526 mi+4,168 mi
- 13/01/2025175,556 mi+30 mi
- 12/01/2026178,106 mi+2,550 mi
- 14/01/2026178,112 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,273 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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