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AY55 XFB

2005 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,505 mi
Last recorded110,505 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,505 miles

Central Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 104,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre screen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine rattle at top(cams area)

offside track rod end has slight play

rear exhaust hanger not fully tight around the exhaust-rattling

small cut in nearside outer driveshaft boot

Fail 30 Oct 2018 104,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre screen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine rattle at top(cams area)

offside track rod end has slight play

rear exhaust hanger not fully tight around the exhaust-rattling

small cut in nearside outer driveshaft boot

Pass 26 May 2017 96,729 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 96,729 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,855 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 85,855 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,613 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,448 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,448 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,325 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,623 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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AY55 XFB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY55 XFB, 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 AY55 XFB registered?

AY55 XFB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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