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AV55 ZCL

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,558 mi
Last recorded200,558 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 200,558 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 200,558 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 175,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 151,214 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

park brake may require attention only just met the requirements

Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arms have slight play in bushes

inner steering rack ends have play

Fail 29 Oct 2015 113,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arms have slight play in bushes

inner steering rack ends have play

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,950 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 95,437 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,933 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,895 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 52,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,908 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,372 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 ZCL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

AV55 ZCL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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