2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · GV05 FHT
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2005. Recorded mileage 230,463 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV05 FHT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 230,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 FHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (GV05 FHT) between May 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (41 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV05 FHT Mileage History
- 15/05/200853,190 mi
- 30/04/200970,128 mi+16,938 mi
- 28/04/201089,084 mi+18,956 mi
- 12/05/2011105,698 mi+16,614 mi
- 25/01/2012117,137 mi+11,439 mi
- 16/01/2013134,005 mi+16,868 mi
- 16/01/2014148,490 mi+14,485 mi
- 20/01/2015162,119 mi+13,629 mi
- 20/01/2015162,119 mi
- 29/09/2015169,640 mi+7,521 mi
- 11/01/2017185,542 mi+15,902 mi
- 12/01/2017185,544 mi+2 mi
- 08/01/2018197,772 mi+12,228 mi
- 11/01/2019204,235 mi+6,463 mi
- 15/01/2019204,235 mi
- 13/01/2020204,981 mi+746 mi
- 13/01/2020204,981 mi
- 11/05/2023207,447 mi+2,466 mi
- 12/07/2023207,449 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/2024212,579 mi+5,130 mi
- 21/06/2024212,581 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/2025222,146 mi+9,565 mi
- 07/07/2025222,150 mi+4 mi
- 10/07/2026230,457 mi+8,307 mi
- 13/07/2026230,463 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,762 miles per year across 25 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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