2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · OV05 FLW
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 173,995 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV05 FLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2026
- 173,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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OV05 FLW Mileage History
- 16/07/2024168,519 mi
- 29/07/2024168,543 mi+24 mi
- 21/07/2025171,404 mi+2,861 mi
- 23/07/2025171,448 mi+44 mi
- 27/07/2026173,995 mi+2,547 mi
Average of roughly 2,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV05 FLW 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 (OV05 FLW) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
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