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BJ55 EOY

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,059 mi
Last recorded62,059 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 EOY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 58,626 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 58,626 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver spare (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated screw in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corroded and disconected (6.1.2 (a))

offside headlamp wiper torn

Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,167 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 51,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,880 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,900 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 13 Jun 2017 46,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,688 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Fail 6 Jun 2016 43,688 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge bald

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,465 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 40,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,483 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front suspension spring not seated correctly.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2012 25,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,984 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front pads 70% worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,098 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 16 Sep 2008 8,156 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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BJ55 EOY is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ55 EOY, 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 BJ55 EOY registered?

BJ55 EOY is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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