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559 WMV

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,017 mi
Last recorded113,017 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration559 WMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,017 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,682 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,965 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 93,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,521 miles

both front shocker top mountings splitting/weak

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge/on limit in places +very small nail in tyre + perishing to side wall

slight separating to o/s/f wishbone inner bushes + possible very slight ball joint play

some damage to wheel rims

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,946 miles

Offside Front wheel rim dented

both front shocker top mountings splitting/weakening

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

engine stabiliser bush splitting

perishing to rear tyres

Fail 12 Aug 2015 83,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel rim dented

both front shocker top mountings splitting/weakening

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

engine stabiliser bush splitting

perishing to rear tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,952 miles

n/s/f wiper splitting

n/s/f wishbone inner bushes separating/very weak - rec; replace

o/s/f wheel rim dented

perishing to rear tyres + o/s/r 2mm towards inner edge

possible slight play in o/s/f ball joint + wishbone inner bushes separating/weakening

some splitting to front shocker top mounts + stabiliser bush

Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wiper splitting

n/s/f wishbone inner bushes separating/very weak - rec; replace

o/s/f wheel rim dented

perishing to rear tyres + o/s/r 2mm towards inner edge

possible slight play in o/s/f ball joint + wishbone inner bushes separating/weakening

some splitting to front shocker top mounts + stabiliser bush

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,388 miles

both front suspension top mounts splitting

both front wishbones all bushes seperating

both rear tyres perishing and starting to wear uneven inner edges

front discs worn

front pads getting low

nearside rear indicator fading

offside front wheel outer rim dented

offside lower engine support seperating

slight judder both rear footbrakes

some damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

upper engine stabilizer splitting

Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both front suspension top mounts splitting

both front wishbones all bushes seperating

both rear tyres perishing and starting to wear uneven inner edges

front discs worn

front pads getting low

nearside rear indicator fading

offside front wheel outer rim dented

offside lower engine support seperating

slight judder both rear footbrakes

some damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

upper engine stabilizer splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,693 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

dent/damaged to o/s/f wheel rim

perishing to rear tyres

some wear to fornt wishbones inner bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,166 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f wheel rim dented

slight o/s/f steering rack play

some wear/separating to front wishbones inner bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2012 75,128 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre on legal limit + worn edges - recommend replace soon

o/s/f wheel rim dented

slight o/s/f steering rack play

some wear/separating to front wishbones inner bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,199 miles

nearside front tyre wear to edges

offside front wishbone bushes seperating

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,005 miles

offside front wheel rim slight damage, and slight damage to tyre sidewall

offside front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel rim slight damage, and slight damage to tyre sidewall

offside front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,446 miles

both front tyres 1.6 - 2mm tread depth

top engine stabiliser mounting bush split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,563 miles

front wishbones inner bushes separating very slightly

slight o/s/f steering rack/rod play

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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559 WMV is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 559 WMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 559 WMV registered?

559 WMV is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is 559 WMV safe to buy?

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