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C70 VLV

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,904 mi
Last recorded62,904 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At 4 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At 4 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 59,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,763 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 45,764 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,359 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 33,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,934 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,699 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 21,695 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 12,445 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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C70 VLV is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C70 VLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C70 VLV registered?

C70 VLV is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is C70 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C70 VLV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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