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CP05 TYH

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,637 mi
Last recorded161,637 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 TYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 161,637 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack/pipes weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 161,637 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack/pipes weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 154,951 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 154,951 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 146,618 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 146,611 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens's contaminated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 136,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 125,913 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 110,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

headlight lens's in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2018 102,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside head lamp load level adjustment not working

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,889 miles

offside front getting low (3mm)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,014 miles

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake pads low

Fail 8 Oct 2013 70,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,112 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

front brake pads very low cannot see if below 1.5mm recomend immediate attention.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,364 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken. rear seat belt function inhibited by dog gaurd

Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,936 miles

rear brake discs slightly in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009 30,539 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

small cut nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2009 30,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

small cut nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CP05 TYH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CP05 TYH, 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 CP05 TYH registered?

CP05 TYH is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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