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HT05 CVP

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,062 mi
Last recorded169,062 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 CVP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 169,062 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 169,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 163,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 155,756 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 155,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 147,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 145,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 143,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 141,919 miles

Parking brake only just met minimum performance

Pass 11 Mar 2019 138,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 134,978 miles

parking brake showed minimal effort

Pass 27 Mar 2017 131,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm bush/has slight movement and wear. (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake showed minimal effort

Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,984 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 114,553 miles

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

exhaust very rusty.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,553 miles

exhaust very rusty.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 101,535 miles

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

exhaust very rusty.

near side stop light dim.

two rear seats not up at time of test.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust very rusty.

near side stop light dim.

two rear seats not up at time of test.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,087 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty .exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,654 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,156 miles

rear number plate poor condition.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,926 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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HT05 CVP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT05 CVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT05 CVP registered?

HT05 CVP is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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