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CE55 LGW

2005 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,389 mi
Last recorded154,389 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 154,389 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 154,389 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 149,270 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 144,655 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 139,312 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 139,312 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 134,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 131,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 119,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,288 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,245 miles

both rear brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,023 miles

cut in outside side wall of o/s/r tyre [no cords showing]

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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CE55 LGW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CE55 LGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 LGW registered?

CE55 LGW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is CE55 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 LGW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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