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SM55 DZR

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,447 mi
Last recorded124,447 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 DZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 124,447 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot expelling grease

Fail 19 Jul 2017 124,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot expelling grease

Pass 30 Nov 2015 116,960 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 116,960 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s track rod inner (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,093 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,513 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,823 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,819 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre nearing legal limits

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,184 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 61,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,591 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM55 DZR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM55 DZR, 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 SM55 DZR registered?

SM55 DZR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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