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VE55 OCA

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,815 mi
Last recorded163,815 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 OCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 163,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 150,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,379 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 133,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 119,932 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,491 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 104,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,351 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,845 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,088 miles

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

Front brake discs worn!

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,692 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has a slow puncture!!!

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 OCA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

VE55 OCA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is VE55 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 OCA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE55 OCA have outstanding finance?

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