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AX54 OLA

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,001 mi
Last recorded236,001 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 236,001 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 224,204 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 221,805 miles

OSF mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 221,803 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

OSF mirror glass cracked

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 212,025 miles

Both mirror covers missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 212,025 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both mirror covers missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering belt loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 201,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 201,665 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 195,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Oil Level Low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s Door Mirror Glass Cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake Disc's Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 195,607 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Oil Level Low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s Door Mirror Glass Cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake Disc's Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2011 189,947 miles

Both Rear Brake Disc's Corroded & Pitted

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 189,947 miles

Both Rear Brake Disc's Corroded & Pitted

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 183,519 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 170,037 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 137,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 137,813 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 100,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,817 miles

Both front spring seats are worn through.

The N/S/F front A frame bush starting to split.

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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AX54 OLA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AX54 OLA, 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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AX54 OLA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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