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CF54 AEY

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

263,596 mi
Last recorded263,596 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 AEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 263,596 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 263,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and n/s/f bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 249,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 241,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 230,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 230,325 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 218,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 218,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 203,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 203,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 187,956 miles

neare side rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2015 187,956 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

neare side rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2014 174,380 miles

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

front tyres catching inner arch ?

Fail 11 Jul 2014 174,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front tyres catching inner arch ?

Pass 26 Jun 2013 161,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2012 149,401 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2012 149,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 138,814 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 123,591 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 123,591 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 92,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 89,384 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 89,384 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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CF54 AEY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CF54 AEY, 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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CF54 AEY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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