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DY55 OVN

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,032 mi
Last recorded177,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 177,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 176,968 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 164,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2014 149,102 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 132,283 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 116,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 107,687 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,934 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,603 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,317 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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DY55 OVN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DY55 OVN, 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 DY55 OVN registered?

DY55 OVN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DY55 OVN safe to buy?

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