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AV55 PCY

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,845 mi
Last recorded155,845 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PCY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 155,845 miles

center exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2015 152,549 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 152,549 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,757 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Exhaust tail pipe mount corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 135,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Exhaust tail pipe mount corroded

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 121,058 miles

all tyres have various splits/cut in them

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

exhaust outer skins corroded but exhaust main structure is still strong

Pass 9 Aug 2012 107,048 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 107,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,780 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 80,791 miles

Centre to rear exhaust mount not complete but still able to support system

Front brake disc's worn

Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre to rear exhaust mount not complete but still able to support system

Front brake disc's worn

Fail 5 Oct 2009 65,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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AV55 PCY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV55 PCY, 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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AV55 PCY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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