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CP55 FYB

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,503 mi
Last recorded168,503 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 FYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 168,503 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 168,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 160,967 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 152,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake effort could be better

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort could be better

Fail 2 Mar 2023 152,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake effort could be better

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort could be better

Pass 3 Mar 2022 144,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Need changing ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Need changing ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 128,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,258 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os retarded (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns&os (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,009 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 104,009 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 95,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS outer cv boot clip slightly loose .

NSF suspension wishbone mounting bushes showing signs of deterioration.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,813 miles

NS front suspension wishbone mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,813 miles

NS front suspension wishbone mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,521 miles

NS outer cv boot misting slightly around securing clip.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 80,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

NS outer cv boot misting slightly around securing clip.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,491 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,084 miles

all brake discs corroding

all tyres low on tread

front brake pads low

front lower arm bushes perishing

rear number plate distorting

rear tyres perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2008 56,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs corroding

all tyres low on tread

front brake pads low

front lower arm bushes perishing

rear number plate distorting

rear tyres perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

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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CP55 FYB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP55 FYB, 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 CP55 FYB registered?

CP55 FYB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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