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CX55 YYK

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

142,451 mi
Last recorded142,451 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 142,451 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 140,415 miles

Front engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 140,384 miles

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

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

Front engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 125,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 118,058 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,983 miles

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 113,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly discolored. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly discolored. (4.4.3 (a))

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

under trays fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,727 miles

Nearside Rear wearing outer edge

Offside mirror damage

Fail 6 Mar 2017 100,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wearing outer edge

Offside mirror damage

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,520 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 96,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,652 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,057 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,959 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 61,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,949 miles

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2011 55,891 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,890 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,955 miles

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

slight free play in handbrake

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 YYK is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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