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CX05 VHH

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

202,133 mi
Last recorded202,133 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 202,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 202,133 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes Excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 188,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 171,879 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear No Reverse lights

Pass 1 Feb 2023 161,388 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 161,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 142,834 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 142,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 129,627 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 129,627 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad friction material detached and loose,dangerous (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 121,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward facing bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward facing bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 95,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,433 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,929 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,513 miles

brake discs rusty and scored

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,748 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 VHH is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CX05 VHH, 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 CX05 VHH registered?

CX05 VHH is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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The MOT history for CX05 VHH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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