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CU54 BCY

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,718 mi
Last recorded200,718 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 BCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 200,718 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 200,677 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 195,914 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2017 191,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 187,492 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 183,288 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2015 183,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 177,251 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

damage to front screen.

deterioration to headlamps.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

oil leaks.

petrol flap insecure.

play in steering column.

wires taped to front brake flexy-hoses.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 177,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on exhaust.

damage to front screen.

deterioration to headlamps.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

oil leaks.

petrol flap insecure.

wires taped up to front brake flexy-hoses.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 160,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 160,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 159,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

E.M.L On.

Front Brake Discs Worn and Lipped.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 141,181 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 134,293 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 107,025 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 87,527 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,377 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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CU54 BCY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU54 BCY, 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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CU54 BCY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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