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EJ05 SZD

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,514 mi
Last recorded66,514 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 SZD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 66,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 65,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 65,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER EDGE NUMEROUS TEARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 63,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 62,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 62,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,008 miles

Indicator/main beam switch loose

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint pinch bolt not fitted into groove

Fail 14 Feb 2022 60,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator/main beam switch loose

Pass 12 Feb 2021 59,556 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 58,191 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 56,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracking replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracking replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,069 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure on the bracket (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,562 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 20,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EJ05 SZD is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EJ05 SZD, 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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EJ05 SZD is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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