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VE55 OBT

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,695 mi
Last recorded214,695 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 OBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 214,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 205,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 195,316 miles

marks to windscreen

n/s/f side marker light inop

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 180,533 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 164,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Nov 2013 154,197 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 154,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 153,962 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 135,622 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 135,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 117,709 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2010 94,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 73,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,186 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 53,186 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VE55 OBT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE55 OBT, 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 VE55 OBT registered?

VE55 OBT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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