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DE55 GXS

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,883 mi
Last recorded164,883 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 164,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear trailing arms and inner roll bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2020 164,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear trailing arms and inner roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2019 153,508 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 153,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 143,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 140,876 miles

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort

Pass 21 Sep 2016 135,963 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,957 miles

parking brake has low reserve travel

Fail 14 Oct 2014 115,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 105,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 97,768 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 97,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,255 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,074 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,923 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,008 miles

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

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 GXS is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

DE55 GXS is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 GXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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