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CX05 DXB

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,924 mi
Last recorded189,924 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 DXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 189,924 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 189,916 miles

Emissions not tested due to erratic engine rev`s, unable to maintain steady speed during test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 189,916 miles

Emissions not tested due to erratic engine rev`s, unable to maintain steady speed during test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 189,813 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain revs within limits and idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

air intake leak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 186,310 miles

fuel filter connections covered in duct tape unable to inspect beneath tape for leaks & security

Pass 11 Nov 2017 182,101 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 177,661 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 177,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 172,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 168,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 164,861 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 160,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes under bonnet damp

Fail 31 Oct 2012 160,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes under bonnet damp

Pass 17 Nov 2011 155,248 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2011 155,248 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs badly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2010 145,400 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 132,954 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 113,060 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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CX05 DXB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX05 DXB, 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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CX05 DXB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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