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AE55 LYY

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,436 mi
Last recorded163,436 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 163,436 miles

EML on

Gearbox noisy

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 163,435 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on

Gearbox noisy

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 154,917 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limits rear brake pads low visual check of n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2010 154,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre on legal limits rear brake pads low visual check of n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 149,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 143,605 miles

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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AE55 LYY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE55 LYY, 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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What year was AE55 LYY registered?

AE55 LYY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is AE55 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 LYY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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