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DG05 TMV

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,497 mi
Last recorded150,497 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 150,497 miles

n/s/f headlight lence worn reducing beam pattern

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f headlight lence worn reducing beam pattern

Fail 8 Mar 2014 150,497 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f headlight lence worn reducing beam pattern

o/s/f headlight lence worn reducing beam pattern

Pass 16 Mar 2013 132,876 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 132,826 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

advise front brake discs lipped

strong advise n/s rear brake disc corroded & reduced braking area

Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,673 miles

Rear brake disc's becomeing pitted/corrodded.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,775 miles

Both front tyres wearing in the center

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 89,775 miles

Both front tyres wearing in the center

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,846 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 72,370 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,882 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,779 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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DG05 TMV is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 DG05 TMV, 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 DG05 TMV registered?

DG05 TMV is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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