2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · OV05 KFR
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 293,194 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 293,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV05 KFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 293,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV05 KFR 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 KFR) between December 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OV05 KFR Mileage History
- 22/12/2023277,416 mi
- 17/12/2024286,073 mi+8,657 mi
- 17/12/2024286,073 mi
- 17/09/2025293,194 mi+7,121 mi
- 19/09/2025293,194 mi
Average of roughly 9,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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