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CA54 DVX

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

209,115 mi
Last recorded209,115 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 DVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 209,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering slight pulse on wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2025 203,954 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 203,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 200,013 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brakes imbalanced

headlights slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2022 194,771 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 191,175 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 191,175 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 183,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r floor showing deterioration

Fail 1 Dec 2020 183,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r floor showing deterioration

Pass 4 Dec 2019 177,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 177,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 172,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 166,722 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 166,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 161,873 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 161,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 157,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 154,518 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 149,923 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2013 149,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2012 137,350 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres have wear on inner edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 120,416 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 120,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 104,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn.

both rear brake discs worn.

rear number plate deteriorating.

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,420 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 91,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,747 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,884 miles

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear to outside edges.

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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CA54 DVX is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CA54 DVX, 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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CA54 DVX is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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