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CF05 XTM

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

182,207 mi
Last recorded182,207 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 182,207 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 182,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 171,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 167,070 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner seal gear box oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 166,985 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 161,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 157,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 154,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 151,494 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 140,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 133,507 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 120,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 111,297 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 101,539 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 92,324 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 92,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust mounting

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,371 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CF05 XTM is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CF05 XTM, 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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CF05 XTM is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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