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CV05 HNU

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,469 mi
Last recorded211,469 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 211,469 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from lower inter cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 211,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens detiriated and incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from lower inter cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 199,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 187,464 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 187,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 182,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 180,173 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 167,705 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 167,619 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced + aim wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 154,533 miles

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 13 Feb 2018 154,530 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 7 Feb 2017 141,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 131,375 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,805 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 118,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,806 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 107,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,045 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,045 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,958 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 82,945 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,957 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,189 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 54,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,596 miles

Offside Rear 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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CV05 HNU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV05 HNU, 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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CV05 HNU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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