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YE55 OVR

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,489 mi
Last recorded194,489 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 194,489 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 184,717 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 184,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 170,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 158,387 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Dec 2014 155,568 miles

both front tyres just above limit

chip screen

engine noise

o/s/r tyre poor condition

rear disc corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 155,664 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres just above limit

chip screen

engine noise

o/s/r tyre poor condition

rear disc corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 150,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 142,917 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 129,257 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,972 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 108,286 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 108,154 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

center exhaust mount insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,950 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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YE55 OVR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE55 OVR, 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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What year was YE55 OVR registered?

YE55 OVR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is YE55 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 OVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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