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CE05 ZBW

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,889 mi
Last recorded164,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2025 164,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe before backbox (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 154,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 154,724 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,375 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 146,375 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 145,315 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 128,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 128,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 101,000 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 101,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,526 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 74,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,948 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 68,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,375 miles

exhaust hanger broken on rear of exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,376 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 61,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust mounting broken and system has dropped below rear bumper (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyres fouling wheel arch liner both sides on either full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Advise nearside front beam pattern starting to deteriorate still has a pattern at this time

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,687 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,795 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,952 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,575 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,880 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,880 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,802 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 ZBW is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CE05 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

CE05 ZBW is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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