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DU55 XNG

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,724 mi
Last recorded113,724 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 113,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 106,130 miles

slight damage nearside rear light lense

slight splits in the nearside rear inner tyre side wall

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,062 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

slight damage nearside rear light lense

slight splits in the nearside rear inner tyre side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2015 93,094 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 93,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,445 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/17 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/15

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 7 Aug 2013 89,722 miles

225/45/17 X 4

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/14

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

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,722 miles

225/45/17 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,683 miles

225/45/17 X 4

EX BRACKET BROKEN

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/13

REAR B/PADS

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,275 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,775 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 76,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XNG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU55 XNG, 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 DU55 XNG registered?

DU55 XNG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is DU55 XNG safe to buy?

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