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CP05 XHA

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,613 mi
Last recorded190,613 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XHA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 190,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 186,582 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 180,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 169,121 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 153,427 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 153,427 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 143,097 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 143,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2019 137,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 129,069 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 120,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 115,674 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 115,628 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,790 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 108,785 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 94,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,660 miles

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

N/S/R tyre outer edge slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,775 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 XHA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHA, 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 XHA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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