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KE05 CSO

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,154 mi
Last recorded182,154 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 CSO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 182,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 182,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 180,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 180,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 175,383 miles

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 167,919 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 167,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 163,245 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 159,439 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 159,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 152,322 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly leaking

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2019 152,291 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly leaking

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,318 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 133,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,969 miles

o/s/r hand brake poor effect compered to n/s/r

Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,152 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,846 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,203 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,436 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,567 miles

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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KE05 CSO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE05 CSO, 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 KE05 CSO registered?

KE05 CSO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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