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OV55 LVG

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

214,036 mi
Last recorded214,036 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LVG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 214,036 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 214,028 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 210,670 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 193,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 174,019 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 155,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 155,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 139,176 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 120,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,038 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,655 miles

drivers seat belt catch locking mechanism difficult to secure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,884 miles

front brake disc pads very worn require replacement / discs poor condition

handbrake long travel

rear brake discs very corroded / disc pads very worn require replacement

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,936 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 LVG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

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

Is OV55 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 LVG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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