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AV55 LBU

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,089 mi
Last recorded157,089 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 157,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 157,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps too low and no beam image due to faded lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened distorted by excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick close to metal and burnt (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions on legal limits for pre. 2008 turbo diesel car (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cord on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on both edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

very bad oil leaks but not dripping on floor

Pass 2 Dec 2020 150,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn to minimum safe thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emission limits only just achieved

headlamps faulty but beam image just with in lower range of directional angle

very bad engine oil leaks but not dripping on floor

Fail 26 Nov 2020 150,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front self levelling headlamps not functioning and are excessively low with no beam image detectable (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn to minimum safe thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

very bad engine oil leaks but not dripping on floor

Pass 17 Dec 2019 143,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective electric self aiming function impaired (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 142,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Evidence of excessive heat in the brake components.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 135,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 135,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 125,927 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,116 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,324 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 9 Dec 2015 104,314 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively corroded and narrow banding (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

slight movement in nearside front inner track arm

Fail 16 Dec 2013 85,656 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

slight movement in nearside front inner track arm

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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 29 Oct 2012 75,656 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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 10 Nov 2011 67,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,484 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small cut in n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,736 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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AV55 LBU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AV55 LBU, 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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AV55 LBU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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