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CK05 SCZ

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,221 mi
Last recorded144,221 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 SCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 144,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake components showing discolouration due to overheating (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image faint /lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged sharp edges ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder /tyres showing wear to shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder/tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished/cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,738 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 135,803 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 118,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2016 118,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 110,231 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,102 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 95,102 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,975 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,117 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,092 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

offside front & both rear brake discs covered in surface corrosion

top engine mount split

Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to outer sills

offside front & both rear brake discs covered in surface corrosion

top engine mount split

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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CK05 SCZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK05 SCZ, 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 CK05 SCZ registered?

CK05 SCZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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