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CE05 KSK

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,345 mi
Last recorded113,345 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 KSK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 113,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose swelling inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 99,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,184 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,023 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,086 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 77,086 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,224 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,224 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,638 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,085 miles

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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CE05 KSK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE05 KSK, 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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What year was CE05 KSK registered?

CE05 KSK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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