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AV55 UXT

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,600 mi
Last recorded156,600 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 UXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 156,600 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside ands offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 148,933 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 142,424 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 142,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gone brittle,split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 139,898 miles

Exhaust corroded and has a minor leak off exhaust gases at rear box

Fail 9 Jan 2019 139,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded and has a minor leak off exhaust gases at rear box

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 136,615 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 132,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front headlights deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2016 128,997 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses becoming opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm,rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust starting to corrode and leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 124,296 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,568 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 119,787 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 119,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 118,578 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 114,935 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 108,088 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,470 miles

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

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

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 UXT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UXT, 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 UXT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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