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DV55 PLZ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,682 mi
Last recorded34,682 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 34,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,244 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 34,162 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 33,781 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 33,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Deep groove in outer side wall due to under inflation

Pass 16 Nov 2021 33,432 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 32,442 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,176 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,845 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 16,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,601 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 9,764 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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DV55 PLZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 DV55 PLZ, 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 DV55 PLZ registered?

DV55 PLZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is DV55 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 PLZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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