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EA55 LTU

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,597 mi
Last recorded165,597 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 165,597 miles

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

slight deterioration to o/s headlight cover

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Fail 12 May 2016 165,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight deterioration to o/s headlight cover

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,581 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 125,433 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 102,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 102,703 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in side wall of o/s/r tyre both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,919 miles

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

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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EA55 LTU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA55 LTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA55 LTU?

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What year was EA55 LTU registered?

EA55 LTU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EA55 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 LTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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