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CX05 VZF

2005 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,116 mi
Last recorded126,116 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 126,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 118,429 miles

SRS Service Message On Dash But No Telltale Light Illuminated

Fail 4 Nov 2024 118,418 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SRS Service Message On Dash But No Telltale Light Illuminated

Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,633 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,725 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 99,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,856 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,149 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to bumper trim

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 96,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear slight damage to bumper trim

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 94,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged +cuts in tread //worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear bumper trim adrift

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 94,645 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged +cuts in tread //worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear bumper trim adrift

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,670 miles

Nearside Rear bumper trim loose

Fail 22 Dec 2016 86,670 miles

Nearside Rear bumper trim loose

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,159 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,469 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting very weak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre exhaust mounting very weak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 67,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,813 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,284 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split top engine mounting splitting

Fail 20 Dec 2010 47,718 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split top engine mounting splitting

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,907 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,721 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 22,356 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall kerbed..

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 VZF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

CX05 VZF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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