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VEZ 4990

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,783 mi
Last recorded194,783 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 4990
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 194,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 194,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 188,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 179,573 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 171,873 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 159,139 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 159,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 150,321 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 135,977 miles

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

All coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Front headlights discoloured

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside front headlight lense damaged but not effecting output of light

Nearside front wing mirror damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff has a misting of oil

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Slight get play in nearside front bottom balljoint

Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,222 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,396 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 104,396 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,026 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 91,025 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VEZ 4990 is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VEZ 4990, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEZ 4990 registered?

VEZ 4990 is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is VEZ 4990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 4990 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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