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VF55 LZA

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,449 mi
Last recorded198,449 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 198,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both head light lens deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2019 180,185 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 159,310 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 136,377 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 123,625 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 123,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 119,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 119,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,481 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 113,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,029 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 110,029 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 86,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 80,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,416 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,885 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 43,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,123 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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VF55 LZA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VF55 LZA, 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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VF55 LZA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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