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VE55 GMV

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,163 mi
Last recorded185,163 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 GMV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 185,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 179,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 179,002 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 173,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 173,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 161,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 152,492 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 141,493 miles

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

slight play on n/s/f suspension

Fail 16 Jul 2016 141,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

slight play on n/s/f suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2015 129,696 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns rear inner tyre worn low

Fail 11 Jul 2015 129,696 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ns rear inner tyre worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 112,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 106,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 100,331 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 93,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,749 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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VE55 GMV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE55 GMV, 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 VE55 GMV registered?

VE55 GMV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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