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FL55 CBU

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,179 mi
Last recorded147,179 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 147,179 miles

EML on come on with handbrake light

Nearside Front slight damage to sidewall of tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 129,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 7 Sep 2015 120,322 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 120,322 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,132 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,560 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,774 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,181 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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FL55 CBU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL55 CBU, 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 FL55 CBU registered?

FL55 CBU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 CBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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