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AO05 JKY

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,482 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 87,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,110 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 86,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,021 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,980 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 82,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 77,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,363 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,179 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 68,405 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 64,668 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,876 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,326 miles

The top engine bush is starting to split but not bad.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO05 JKY is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO05 JKY, 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 AO05 JKY registered?

AO05 JKY is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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