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AV55 OWC

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 107,668 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pwr steering ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 107,632 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pwr steering ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,050 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 102,049 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,565 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,565 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,906 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,483 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 27 Jul 2016 76,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through a cut in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 66,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,498 miles

nsf tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,605 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,155 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,984 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 OWC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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