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VE55 OBW

2005 Volvo V70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 OBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 148,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing unevenly (tread stepping)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2016 148,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing unevenly (tread stepping)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 136,309 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 136,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 122,775 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Fail 20 Jan 2015 122,681 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 24 Jan 2014 101,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

neaqrside front marker light not working

Fail 24 Jan 2014 101,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

neaqrside front marker light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 74,004 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front 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 3 Feb 2010 50,429 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 50,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,337 miles

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 OBW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VE55 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

VE55 OBW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is VE55 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 OBW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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