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DF55 LRX

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,926 mi
Last recorded176,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 176,926 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 176,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 155,129 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 155,129 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 124,074 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 124,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 108,500 miles

front reg plate deteriorating

rear reg plate deteriorating

tow bar electrics inop on fog light

Fail 28 Apr 2012 108,500 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front reg plate deteriorating

rear reg plate deteriorating

tow bar electrics inop on fog light

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,816 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 82,782 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,701 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,228 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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DF55 LRX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DF55 LRX, 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 DF55 LRX registered?

DF55 LRX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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