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DU55 HDH

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,282 mi
Last recorded98,282 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HDH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,282 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,944 miles

Front wheels rubbing on inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,179 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front road wheels rubbing on inner arches

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 93,179 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front road wheels rubbing on inner arches

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,082 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket behind rear silencer corroded away from exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating away from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear O/S handbrake reading considerably lower than N/S.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly out of shape on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 47,303 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,211 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 43,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,133 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,656 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,557 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 34,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,262 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,909 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,799 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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DU55 HDH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU55 HDH, 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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DU55 HDH is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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