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AE05 GZR

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,609 mi
Last recorded183,609 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 GZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 183,609 miles

offside rear tyre worn smooth

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 181,770 miles

Anti skid service light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 181,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti skid service light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 176,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 160,732 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 160,720 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 148,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged but can be clearly read

Fail 12 Apr 2012 148,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged but can be clearly read

Pass 14 Apr 2011 137,783 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 137,773 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 124,890 miles

rear tyre treads slightly scrubbed on edges

slight freying in places on seatbelts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2009 117,866 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 117,866 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AE05 GZR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 GZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE05 GZR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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