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VK55 VTP

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,099 mi
Last recorded162,099 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 VTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 162,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 162,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 149,804 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear wiperblade split

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 149,752 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil level low

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear wiperblade split

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,649 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 138,575 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% Offside (1.1.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side front void of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 121,860 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and void of tread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 121,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and void of tread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and void of tread

exhaust rear section at joint to centre section heavily corroded slight blow

slight cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx worn inner edge void of trad

timing belt??

Fail 15 Nov 2013 95,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge void of tread

timing belt??

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge no visible tread

timing belt??

Fail 30 Nov 2012 83,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge no visible tread

timing belt??

Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger front door has central locking fault able to open at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,693 miles

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

passenger front door has central locking fault able to open at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,622 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 55,622 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,884 miles

front brake pads getting low.

front tyres on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,728 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 VTP is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VK55 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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