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P700 CMT

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,674 mi
Last recorded139,674 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP700 CMT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 139,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 132,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 119,906 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,046 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,484 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 53,935 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,036 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,363 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,274 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 23,274 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,705 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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P700 CMT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P700 CMT, 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 P700 CMT registered?

P700 CMT is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is P700 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P700 CMT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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