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DE55 GXM

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,832 mi
Last recorded119,832 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,832 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 119,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 116,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,185 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,686 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,847 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 111,847 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,082 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,761 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,353 miles

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,398 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,656 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,817 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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DE55 GXM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE55 GXM, 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 DE55 GXM registered?

DE55 GXM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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