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CT55 OOD

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,977 mi
Last recorded202,977 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 OOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 202,977 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 202,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 199,136 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 199,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 195,266 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Small reserve travel on the handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 195,264 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Small reserve travel on the handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 191,397 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 191,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 188,215 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside park effort slow. advise repair

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 188,215 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside park effort slow. advise repair

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 185,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 182,136 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 182,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 177,625 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 172,627 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 167,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 160,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 152,886 miles

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

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

nearside inner steering rod slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2013 145,305 miles

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering rod

Pass 5 Sep 2012 136,402 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 126,840 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 126,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 118,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,518 miles

Front tyres on 2mm

Off side rear wheel rim damaged

Rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 10 Dec 2008 73,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs and pads worn low

Front tyres on 2mm

Off side rear wheel rim damaged

Rear discs worn

Rear tyres on 3mm

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 OOD is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 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 OOD, 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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CT55 OOD is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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