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DG55 SVX

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 125,414 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 125,414 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 115,551 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has perish

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

Offside Front tyre has perish

Fail 28 Apr 2016 112,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has perish

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

Offside Front tyre has perish

Pass 1 May 2015 110,711 miles

exhaust mount corroded and broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 110,704 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

exhaust mount corroded and broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,799 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NSF Tyre is wearing

OSf Tyre has a minor cut

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

front Numberplate is damaged,but still visable

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,545 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,286 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

REAR WIPER ARM BROKEN

Fail 26 Apr 2012 104,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

REAR WIPER ARM BROKEN

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

Pass 7 May 2010 95,773 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,771 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 92,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,493 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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DG55 SVX 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 52.9%.

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 DG55 SVX, 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 DG55 SVX registered?

DG55 SVX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is DG55 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 SVX shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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