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CP55 ZMU

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,375 mi
Last recorded106,375 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ZMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 106,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 105,310 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test of windscreen ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 103,747 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,198 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,828 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,836 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,454 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 94,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,904 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 81,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 78,343 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,722 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 66,829 miles

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 ZMU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

CP55 ZMU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is CP55 ZMU safe to buy?

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