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DK05 CWA

2005 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,792 mi
Last recorded87,792 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 CWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 87,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 87,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested aborted due to vehicle over heating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed aborted due to vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front N/S/F Standard strut O/S/F Coil over

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 86,789 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 86,080 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 82,797 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,833 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,135 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

top engine mount deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

top engine mount deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,701 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,042 miles

Bulb failure dip beam message stays on although lights working ok.

Handbrake travel excessive

Offside front strut top mount feels rough when turning wheel whilst jacked up.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 56,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bulb failure dip beam message stays on although lights working ok.

Handbrake travel excessive

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,596 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 44,939 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,185 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 36,183 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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 11 Mar 2009 28,287 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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DK05 CWA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK05 CWA, 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 DK05 CWA registered?

DK05 CWA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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