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SO55 VGG

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,065 mi
Last recorded181,065 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 VGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 181,065 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 166,718 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded on inside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear axle to body plate corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded on inside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear axle to body plate corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Mar 2022 166,718 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded on inside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear axle to body plate corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded on inside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear axle to body plate corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2021 164,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 159,597 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 159,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 152,419 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 152,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 145,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer mountings corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 145,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer mountings corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 137,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 137,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 VGG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SO55 VGG, 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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SO55 VGG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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