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CP55 FYU

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,155 mi
Last recorded172,155 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 FYU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 172,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 164,411 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Undertray partially insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2025 164,129 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Undertray partially insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2024 148,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 148,195 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,055 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 138,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,109 miles

Intermediate exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY ON INNER TREAD PATTERN-ADVISE EARLY REPACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 Wishbone arm rear inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on tread pattern - monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH nearside & offside inner & outer sidewalls -not excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 134,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Intermediate exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY ON INNER TREAD PATTERN-ADVISE EARLY REPACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 Wishbone arm rear inner bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on tread pattern - monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH nearside & offside inner & outer sidewalls -not excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 121,620 miles

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

rear boot window missing/damaged

slight play to lower arm bushes

suspect play to n/s/f steering system

Fail 6 Jul 2021 121,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear boot window missing/damaged

slight play to lower arm bushes

suspect play to n/s/f steering system

Pass 25 Jun 2020 108,484 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 108,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,322 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,529 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,275 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,964 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly corroded on couplings (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,289 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,309 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,332 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,613 miles

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

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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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CP55 FYU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP55 FYU, 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 CP55 FYU registered?

CP55 FYU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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