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CK55 LXT

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

165,926 mi
Last recorded165,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 LXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 165,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 161,136 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 161,136 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 157,969 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 157,969 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Sticking catch (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 154,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 151,327 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside headlamp fading

Fail 24 Sep 2020 151,327 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside headlamp fading

Pass 27 Sep 2019 147,649 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 147,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 140,594 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 133,345 miles

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

Offside handbrake requires attention

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,594 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 125,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 106,932 miles

slight wear on steering stops

Fail 22 Sep 2014 106,932 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear on steering stops

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,598 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,314 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,310 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 71,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,450 miles

Centre & rear exhaust brackets corroded

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

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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CK55 LXT is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CK55 LXT, 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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CK55 LXT is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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