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DK05 VCO

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,197 mi
Last recorded143,197 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 143,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 140,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mountting corroded on both sides but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 136,799 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides getting flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear subframe mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 134,298 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 134,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 130,970 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 130,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 127,583 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 127,547 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 124,536 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 124,536 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure bonding failed on lining (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,342 miles

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light lens yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 113,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by headlights and brake light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam ,when foot is on brake and indicator on headlamp flashes on and off (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam very dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by main beam (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wiring loom rubbing against power steering pulley (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light lens yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,434 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,147 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,655 miles

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

rear tyres distorted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,720 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped

front pads appear low

front wipers juddering on screen

rear brakes sqeaking on roller brake test

rear discs lipped

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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DK05 VCO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK05 VCO, 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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DK05 VCO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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