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OV55 LVF

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

194,335 mi
Last recorded194,335 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LVF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 194,335 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 191,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 186,511 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,040 miles

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

Front both weak

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2014 168,938 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 149,351 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 149,347 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 138,148 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 138,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 116,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,133 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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OV55 LVF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red 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 XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV55 LVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV55 LVF registered?

OV55 LVF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is OV55 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 LVF 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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