2005 Volvo V70 2.5L Petrol · RF05 SNK
2005 Volvo V70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 164,871 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 SNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 164,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 SNK 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 (RF05 SNK) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RF05 SNK Mileage History
- 27/03/2024146,841 mi
- 10/04/2024146,850 mi+9 mi
- 10/03/2025155,653 mi+8,803 mi
- 21/03/2025155,656 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2026164,871 mi+9,215 mi
Average of roughly 8,876 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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