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CU54 LCE

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

197,936 mi
Last recorded197,936 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LCE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 197,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 197,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 189,421 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 182,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 180,163 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 172,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 161,628 miles

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))

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2017 150,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 139,485 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 10 Sep 2015 129,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,719 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 111,519 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 111,519 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,605 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 83,358 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,935 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,079 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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CU54 LCE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CU54 LCE, 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 CU54 LCE registered?

CU54 LCE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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