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CX54 FWC

2005 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

195,430 mi
Last recorded195,430 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 195,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 188,895 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 182,420 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe/chassis/floor area has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 182,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head light lens's deteriorated and no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe/chassis/floor area has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 173,271 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses oxidised, beam pattern slightly poor. Advise repair/replacement soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily deteriorated/split. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches/turret tops corroded. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails, parts of floorpan and inner wheel arches have surface corrosion. Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 167,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F bottom arm front bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 163,086 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2019 162,840 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (CAT) damaged/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 143,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Outer nick in side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer nick in side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,765 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 126,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens ingrained (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens ingrained (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,753 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens ingrained (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens ingrained (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,334 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,501 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,908 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,098 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 39,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,618 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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CX54 FWC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CX54 FWC, 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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CX54 FWC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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