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CX55 PYY

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

144,852 mi
Last recorded144,852 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 PYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 144,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,788 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 124,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,230 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,012 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,144 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,666 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,427 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 73,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,678 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,628 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,717 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,717 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,804 miles

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

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

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 21 Aug 2008 27,060 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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CX55 PYY is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CX55 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

CX55 PYY is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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