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VK55 DKN

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,826 mi
Last recorded188,826 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 188,826 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 166,691 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 158,656 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 158,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 143,938 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2012 124,310 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2012 124,310 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2011 108,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake disc's lipped and rusted

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,741 miles

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

nearside front fog light inop

small chips in front windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2009 62,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog light inop

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2008 37,078 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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VK55 DKN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK55 DKN, 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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VK55 DKN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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