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CE55 LHA

2005 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,001 mi
Last recorded186,001 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 186,001 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General rust / corrosion / deterioration under the body

Pass 3 Feb 2022 174,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 156,727 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 156,727 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 142,424 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 125,243 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,506 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,777 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 95,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,925 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dpf has been cut open and welded up

offside outer cv boot seaping grease

Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dpf has been cut open and welded up

offside outer cv boot seaping grease

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,158 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 61,158 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside front fog light missing and wiring hanging down

advise sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

advise srs/airbag light is on indicating a fault

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside front fog light missing and wiring hanging down

advise sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

advise srs/airbag light is on indicating a fault

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,458 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 38,663 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,663 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,385 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,671 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,671 miles

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

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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CE55 LHA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CE55 LHA, 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 CE55 LHA registered?

CE55 LHA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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