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CE05 KSO

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,583 mi
Last recorded174,583 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 KSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 174,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 170,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 164,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 157,938 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 157,938 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 151,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 127,256 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 119,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,937 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,937 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,591 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,261 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,306 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 37,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,018 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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CE05 KSO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CE05 KSO, 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 CE05 KSO registered?

CE05 KSO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CE05 KSO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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