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CC53 JAM

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,794 mi
Last recorded183,794 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC53 JAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 183,794 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 183,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play seems to be loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 168,405 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 168,404 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 155,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 134,570 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 130,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 118,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,238 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,833 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded away.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,094 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,321 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,788 miles

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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CC53 JAM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CC53 JAM, 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 CC53 JAM registered?

CC53 JAM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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