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AU05 LLV

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,826 mi
Last recorded168,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 168,826 miles

Nearside front bonnet catch faulty

Pass 8 Aug 2024 168,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 168,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 167,951 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 167,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 164,869 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 161,862 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 161,862 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSF suspension geometry appears to be out of alignment.

Pass 7 May 2019 147,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 144,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 138,520 miles

N/S/F headlamp chipped but not affecting beam image at time of test

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

all brake pipes coated in thick grease

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 133,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 125,644 miles

All brake pipes greased

Both rear tryes slightly worn on inside edges

Exhaust system rusty/getting poor

O/S/F coil spring corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 103,882 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 103,882 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,482 miles

Both sill jacking points are damaged

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,882 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,014 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,476 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,594 miles

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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AU05 LLV is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU05 LLV, 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 AU05 LLV registered?

AU05 LLV is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is AU05 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LLV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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