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CP05 VPA

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

192,668 mi
Last recorded192,668 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VPA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 192,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 192,661 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 184,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 184,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 171,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 163,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wiper slight smearing

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

exhaust deteriorating

front and rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

park brake lever slightly high on travel

underbody and components corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2017 158,897 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

underbody components corroding

underbody components corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2017 158,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

underbody components corroding

underbody components corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2016 148,671 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2016 148,671 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 138,958 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 138,946 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 112,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SERVICE DUE "Time for regular service" in display

Fail 18 Sep 2013 112,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SERVICE DUE "Time for regular service" in display

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,572 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside number plate light came on when the light was tapped and dim

service light on

Fail 26 Sep 2012 100,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside number plate light came on when the light was tapped and dim

service light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,501 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 75,982 miles

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

advise front number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,982 miles

advise front number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,384 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 46,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,094 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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CP05 VPA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP05 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP05 VPA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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