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DF05 DSE

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,499 mi
Last recorded150,499 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 150,499 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine very noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2017 143,544 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 143,542 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML Light on

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 132,167 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 131,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner treads

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel cap sealing washer splitting

Fail 4 Nov 2015 128,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner treads

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel cap sealing washer splitting

Pass 14 Nov 2014 123,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel cap sealing washer is starting to split

o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads

parking permits should be fixed to the edge of n/sf screen

Fail 13 Nov 2014 123,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel cap sealing washer is starting to split

o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads

parking permits should be fixed to the edge of n/sf screen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 110,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap sealing washer is splitting

o/sr tyre worn on inner treads

Fail 11 Sep 2013 109,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap sealing washer is splitting

o/sf & n/sf tyres are both worn on inner treads

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,965 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 89,965 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 80,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 58,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,680 miles

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

Offside 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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DF05 DSE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DF05 DSE, 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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DF05 DSE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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