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CV05 RUR

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

228,204 mi
Last recorded228,204 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 RUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 228,204 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 219,064 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 209,708 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 201,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 194,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 186,504 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 177,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 166,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 157,798 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 157,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittant light elumination (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 128,625 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 116,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,808 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,377 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,157 miles

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,406 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS WORN AND SPLITTING / BRAKE FLIUD LOW //

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,338 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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CV05 RUR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CV05 RUR, 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 RUR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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