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VA05 CLU

2005 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,204 mi
Last recorded90,204 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 CLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,204 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 88,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,818 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,520 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,334 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,709 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,897 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,418 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 57,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,542 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 35,542 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,226 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 14,226 miles

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

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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VA05 CLU is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA05 CLU, 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 VA05 CLU registered?

VA05 CLU is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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