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C7 OBT

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires9 Jun 2027

Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)

Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,006 mi

Last recorded74,006 miles

Recorded on8 Jun 2026

Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OBT

MakeVolvo

ModelC70

Year2005

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail

Pass 8 Jun 2026 74,006 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 72,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 71,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 71,844 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 71,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wipers smear

Pass 17 May 2021 70,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,448 miles

Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 67,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2017 66,085 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2017 66,085 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 65,278 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,814 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,050 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,493 miles

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,755 miles

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,854 miles

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,379 miles

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,969 miles

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,975 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

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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C7 OBT is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C7 OBT, 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 C7 OBT registered?

C7 OBT is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is C7 OBT safe to buy?

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