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AV55 LCA

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,364 mi
Last recorded116,364 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 116,364 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 116,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,344 miles

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,735 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,735 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 99,699 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,878 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,725 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 81,725 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,913 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 60,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,652 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 LCA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV55 LCA, 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 AV55 LCA registered?

AV55 LCA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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