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DS55 SAW

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,594 mi
Last recorded129,594 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 SAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 129,594 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 129,296 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 115,340 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 107,859 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 89,240 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,240 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,916 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,135 miles

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

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

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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DS55 SAW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS55 SAW, 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 DS55 SAW registered?

DS55 SAW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DS55 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 SAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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