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AO55 PXX

2005 Volvo XC70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,156 mi
Last recorded130,156 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PXX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,156 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 10 Dec 2014 118,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,892 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount not welded to exhaust

Fail 21 Mar 2014 106,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust mount not welded to exhaust

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,292 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,292 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,240 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,537 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AO55 PXX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 PXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO55 PXX registered?

AO55 PXX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is AO55 PXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 PXX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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