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VF55 UGR

2005 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,182 mi
Last recorded195,182 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 UGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 195,182 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 189,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 186,006 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 179,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 179,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 172,974 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 172,961 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 166,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 159,144 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 159,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 151,073 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 151,072 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 138,177 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

offside front sidelight slightly dim, advise replacement

Fail 21 Nov 2011 138,177 miles

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

airbag warning light illuminated

offside front sidelight slightly dim, advise replacement

Pass 1 Nov 2010 122,346 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 108,999 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 108,999 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 90,331 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 UGR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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