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AV05 XXJ

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,542 mi
Last recorded176,542 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 176,542 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 176,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 168,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 156,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 141,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear exhaust mount is fractured

Fail 16 Apr 2013 141,627 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear exhaust mount is fractured

Pass 24 Apr 2012 132,479 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2011 103,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,335 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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AV05 XXJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV05 XXJ, 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 AV05 XXJ registered?

AV05 XXJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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