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CT55 FFB

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,126 mi
Last recorded202,126 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 202,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged castellated slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 202,124 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged castellated slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 191,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

back box bracket corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 178,789 miles

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

rear exhaust has a mounting missing, but is not considered to be insecure

Pass 24 May 2016 169,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 158,637 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 158,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 135,366 miles

handbrake in need of adjustment

power steering fluid level low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,023 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 119,023 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 115,539 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,332 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 103,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 89,755 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,561 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres worn on outer edge

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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CT55 FFB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CT55 FFB, 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 CT55 FFB registered?

CT55 FFB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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