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CV05 TZU

2005 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,671 mi
Last recorded88,671 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 TZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 88,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 88,617 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 83,015 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 83,015 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 81,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 77,679 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,110 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,998 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,701 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 68,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,725 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,251 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 46,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TZU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV05 TZU registered?

CV05 TZU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CV05 TZU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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