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CK05 SBV

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,134 mi
Last recorded133,134 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 SBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,134 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 133,134 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 130,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 130,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 127,189 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 122,650 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 121,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 118,735 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 118,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeat (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeat (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,361 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 115,361 miles

Brake performance not tested rear spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 110,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,851 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 92,996 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,996 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 20 May 2011 59,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 59,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 51,998 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 51,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,265 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 38,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,038 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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CK05 SBV is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK05 SBV, 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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CK05 SBV is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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