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VE55 CAO

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

181,657 mi
Last recorded181,657 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 CAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 181,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside parking brake effort only just met minimum requirements

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 170,762 miles

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

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

o/s parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 19 Apr 2023 155,931 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 155,931 miles

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 147,526 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 143,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 121,193 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 111,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,377 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,709 miles

both rear brake discs worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,784 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

centre exhaust mountings broken

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,785 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,549 miles

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

both reartyres slight flat spots

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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VE55 CAO is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VE55 CAO, 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 VE55 CAO registered?

VE55 CAO is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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