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CX05 VGG

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

147,287 mi
Last recorded147,287 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 147,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 137,385 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 137,382 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 128,178 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 128,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light not working,

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 118,730 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 118,729 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 112,131 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 112,130 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 106,418 miles

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

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

Oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Fail 17 Jul 2021 106,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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))

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,177 miles

handbrake just meets limit

slight oil leak gear box drive shaft oil seals

Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,040 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,335 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,559 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 59,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,078 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 47,053 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,450 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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CX05 VGG is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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