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CT05 OOU

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,919 mi
Last recorded132,919 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 OOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 132,919 miles

Handbrake imbalanced in operation

Fail 8 May 2026 132,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 127,163 miles

Anti-skid warning on dasboard but ABS light not illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 127,163 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing With slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-skid warning on dasboard but ABS light not illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 120,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 111,112 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 111,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 103,050 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shockers have slight corrsion on outer casing

Fail 27 Apr 2022 103,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shockers have slight corrsion on outer casing

Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,733 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,334 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,334 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,733 miles

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

Nearside hand brake on limit .Needs adjustment or repair

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,755 miles

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

Offside front Wheel brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,127 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,078 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,839 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,520 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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CT05 OOU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CT05 OOU, 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 CT05 OOU registered?

CT05 OOU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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