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SO55 SZE

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,265 mi
Last recorded148,265 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 SZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 148,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front top mount bearings slightly rough

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2018 148,206 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 144,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 144,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 137,364 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 130,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 121,257 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 121,257 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 109,525 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 97,604 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 91,722 miles

air noise under bonnet leak?

nsr tyre cut 2254517

plastic fuel tank damp ??

play both front suspension arm bushes

slight play front roll bar links

some dents scratches

Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,077 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 78,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front tyres cut slightly

front tyres worn on inner edges -signs of rubbing in wheel arch

nsr wheel inner rim & nsf inner rim damaged

parking brake imbalance

play wishbone front bushes

slight play front roll bar linkages?

slight play steering rack

tyres 2254517Y

wipers not parking

Pass 8 Jun 2009 62,842 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 62,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front wishbone bushes seperating & movement

exhaust rear mount broken-missing/ rear mount badly corroded

light switch damaged

nsr alloy wheel inner rim damaged

nsr tyre rating different

play handbrake

small dents scratches / scratches front

Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,093 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 48,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounts badly corroded

front bumper scratched

movement in front wishbone bushes

nsf wheel inner rim slightly damaged

nsr tyre rating different

rear brake discs corroded

roughness in steering

slight play rear links

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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SO55 SZE is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO55 SZE, 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 SO55 SZE registered?

SO55 SZE is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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