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CT55 KWL

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,042 mi
Last recorded127,042 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 KWL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 127,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,151 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 118,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,172 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 108,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 97,960 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 97,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,325 miles

both front tyres worn on edges, rear tyes perished,rear discs rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,251 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,862 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,140 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket corroded / broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside rear tyre perrished on outer wall

1 rear exhaust bracket corroded / broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perrished on inner wall

Fail 13 Aug 2012 65,234 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,234 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2011 57,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear brake disc excessively pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 51,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear brake disc excessively pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

offside front wiper in poor condition

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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CT55 KWL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CT55 KWL, 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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CT55 KWL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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