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CX55 AUF

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,802 mi
Last recorded174,802 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 AUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 174,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 172,826 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 172,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working and rears (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 167,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 166,084 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 166,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 157,643 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 157,520 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction 2 stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 157,359 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition tail box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 150,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 143,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 131,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 120,959 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,124 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,279 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,007 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,801 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 56,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 47,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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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CX55 AUF is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX55 AUF, 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 CX55 AUF registered?

CX55 AUF is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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