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CU05 TXS

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 TXS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,659 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,337 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 81,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 79,959 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 79,954 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,187 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 79,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,130 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre connection corroded and weak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,695 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,413 miles

Centre exhaust silencer and flange corroded and deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2017 60,413 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust silencer and flange corroded and deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,750 miles

abs reluctor ring cracked

exhaust centre joint is deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,496 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls

Centre exhaust silencer and flange corroded and deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,061 miles

Exhaust centre silencer box outer skin corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mid box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,339 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,084 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,486 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,181 miles

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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CU05 TXS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU05 TXS, 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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What year was CU05 TXS registered?

CU05 TXS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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