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CX05 VCA

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

184,280 mi
Last recorded184,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VCA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 184,280 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 174,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

most of the car covered in under trays

Pass 3 Feb 2022 162,985 miles

Both fronts and O/S/R outline markers not working

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 153,168 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 153,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 148,018 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 148,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,161 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,886 miles

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

exhaust centre box quite corroded

long travel handbrake lever

Pass 17 Jan 2017 125,324 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 125,324 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,173 miles

exhaust back box and rear hanger quite corroded

nearside rear tyre cut outer wall

Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,500 miles

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

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

catching noise from offside rear brake disc back plate area

Pass 9 Jan 2013 96,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,765 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,951 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,280 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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CX05 VCA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX05 VCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX05 VCA registered?

CX05 VCA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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