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CX05 VHA

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,240 mi
Last recorded195,240 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 195,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 181,695 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Central exhaust mount broken

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop links both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear low 3mm left

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 181,694 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central exhaust mount broken

Central exhaust mount broken

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop links both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear low 3mm left

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 166,626 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise condition of exhaust

advise condition of n/s/f headlight

advise engine covers and under trays

Fail 29 Sep 2016 166,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise condition of exhaust

advise condition of n/s/f headlight

advise engine covers and under trays

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 152,637 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

condition of exhaust

engine covers and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 152,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

condition of exhaust

engine covers and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 152,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of both headlights

advise condition of exhaust

advise covers,trays and sill covers

advise n/s/r side light seems brighter than other side

advise suspect n/s/f drive shaft balance weight fouling anti roll bar link

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 136,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 136,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of exhaust/brackets rusty

advise sill covers

Pass 17 Sep 2012 105,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of all rear suspension bushs

advise engine misfire

advise sill covers fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 105,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of all rear suspension bushs

advise engine misfire

advise sill covers fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,440 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

X 1 exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,413 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,911 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r belt not checked fully

Fail 9 Jul 2009 46,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r belt not checked fully

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,769 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 30,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VHA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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