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BG55 CXA

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

101,614 mi
Last recorded101,614 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,614 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,682 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged tape . ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,620 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 97,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,828 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 96,828 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 96,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (indicated with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Damage to tyre side wall

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Damage to tyre side wall

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,616 miles

ASC de activated

Nearside Front Damage to tyre side wall

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,003 miles

Nearside Front head light cover misty

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread wall no cord showing

scratch on windscreen on near side

Fail 5 Oct 2016 76,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front head light cover misty

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread wall no cord showing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

scratch on windscreen on near side

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,825 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre side wall

Offside Rear Damage to tyre side wall

Play in steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2015 70,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre side wall

Offside Rear Damage to tyre side wall

Play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen marked across ns

NSR trye wall badly cut and split but no inner cords showing

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF spot light not working

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 65,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen marked across ns

NSR trye wall badly cut and split but no inner cords showing

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF spot light not working

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,174 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 60,079 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,883 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 53,831 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,187 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,476 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,116 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 23,116 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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BG55 CXA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BG55 CXA, 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 BG55 CXA registered?

BG55 CXA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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