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AX05 CBY

2005 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,025 mi
Last recorded139,025 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 CBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 139,025 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom suspension arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,466 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,799 miles

both front lower arm (front) bushes starting to split.

both rear tyres on 1.6 to 2mm and valves perished.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,799 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)

both front lower arm (front) bushes starting to split.

both rear tyres on 1.6 to 2mm and valves perished.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,515 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,535 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,222 miles

PAS pump damp

Stonechip to windscreen

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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AX05 CBY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX05 CBY, 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 AX05 CBY registered?

AX05 CBY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is AX05 CBY safe to buy?

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