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CT55 MXJ

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,351 mi
Last recorded226,351 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 MXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 226,351 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 216,813 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 206,758 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 191,562 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 191,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 170,353 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 170,353 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 152,637 miles

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

front and rear brake pads 80% worn

handbrake application very noisey

long handbrake travel

rear discs building corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2010 152,637 miles

front and rear brake pads 80% worn

handbrake application very noisey

long handbrake travel

rear discs building corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2010 127,404 miles

emissions to clean to register....

exhaust hangers corroding.....

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....

n/s/f side lamp not as bright as o/s/f....

rear brake discs corroding, pads getting low....

Fail 12 Dec 2008 95,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 95,767 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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CT55 MXJ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

CT55 MXJ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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