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CV05 UAR

2005 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,267 mi
Last recorded130,267 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 UAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 130,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 130,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,615 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe mounting brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 123,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 123,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,759 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outside.

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,482 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 99,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 92,056 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,920 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,777 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,701 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,502 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,880 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,715 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 UAR is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UAR, 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 CV05 UAR registered?

CV05 UAR is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is CV05 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 UAR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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