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BG05 HJO

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,544 mi
Last recorded97,544 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HJO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 97,544 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 97,544 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 97,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,523 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 92,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 92,499 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 92,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2017 90,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,953 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,971 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,080 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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BG05 HJO is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BG05 HJO, 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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BG05 HJO is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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