MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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??
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??
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??
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??
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
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
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake pads getting low.
front tyres on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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