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CV04 LVO

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

198,707 mi
Last recorded198,707 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 198,707 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2024 189,093 miles

Both headlamps sun bleached

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 180,539 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger clamp is broken in one place due to corrosion, but cant fall out of the clamp, system is secure, advise to replace clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edge, and also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals are weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes are little worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 180,539 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger clamp is broken in one place due to corrosion, but cant fall out of the clamp, system is secure, advise to replace clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edge, and also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals are weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes are little worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 171,891 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs are quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 171,891 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs are quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 162,906 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs are quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 154,049 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 154,049 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb is faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 144,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock has a slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 135,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 125,593 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edges and slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on outer edges and slightly perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight brake bind to o/s/f wheel. O/S/F and N/S/R tyres have damaged side walls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 78,706 miles

N/S/R tyre some cuts to outer side wall but no cords showing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,706 miles

N/S/R tyre some cuts to outer side wall but no cords showing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,987 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,807 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 67,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,821 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,992 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 41,303 miles

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

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

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)

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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CV04 LVO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV04 LVO, 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 CV04 LVO registered?

CV04 LVO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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