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CE05 VPP

2005 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,263 mi
Last recorded133,263 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 133,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 128,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,789 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 99,816 miles

225/45/17 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,926 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,641 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output h/lamp lens (1.1.A.3d)

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,639 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt catch (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outter c.v boot split & grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output h/lamp lens (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid headlamp washer (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,710 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,706 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,426 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 64,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,559 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,180 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 44,180 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,021 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 36,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 29,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,169 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,492 miles

front brake pads under half worn

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

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 VPP is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

CE05 VPP is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is CE05 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 VPP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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