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CX05 VZL

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,663 mi
Last recorded236,663 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 236,663 miles

Centre/Rear exhaust hangers badly corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 228,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 5 Jan 2011 228,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 221,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 193,975 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 193,308 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 125,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,129 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 VZL is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

CX05 VZL is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CX05 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 VZL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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