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CX55 VVN

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

188,301 mi
Last recorded188,301 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 188,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 188,301 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 179,949 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 166,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 157,032 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 156,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 156,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 153,720 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake travel getting a little high.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 152,331 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate held on by tape on one side (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 152,331 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn the face of the disk corroded excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate held on by tape on one side (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 146,495 miles

Nearside exhaust rear back box lose & blowing

Fail 13 Aug 2019 46,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside exhaust rear back box lose & blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 137,863 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 137,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,288 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear exhaust back box clamp broken

Pass 22 Aug 2016 116,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,429 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a worn inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2015 104,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,406 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,380 miles

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

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

O/S/Rear Brake Disc Rusty.

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 3 Sep 2013 85,243 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,017 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,154 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,304 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,540 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 VVN is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 CX55 VVN, 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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CX55 VVN is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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