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VN55 DDK

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,635 mi
Last recorded170,635 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 170,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 170,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb retaining clip is missing (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 167,400 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 164,049 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 150,908 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have little tread on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 130,723 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,781 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,955 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 12 Jun 2012 71,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,648 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,648 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,607 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,089 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 46,089 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

anti roll bar link play offside front

offside spring insulator split

rear blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,711 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,711 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 DDK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN55 DDK, 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 DDK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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