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VN55 DBZ

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,241 mi
Last recorded140,241 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 DBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 138,972 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 138,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,555 miles

Centre exhaust mounts broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 123,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust hangers broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,017 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

passenger mirror glass missing

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Oct 2015 113,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

passenger mirror glass missing

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Oct 2014 103,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 92,996 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside rear seat had a childseat fitted at the time of test so seatbelt was unchecked

Fail 28 Sep 2013 92,996 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside rear seat had a childseat fitted at the time of test so seatbelt was unchecked

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,985 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,949 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,598 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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VN55 DBZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN55 DBZ, 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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VN55 DBZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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