CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK05 FHA

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,156 mi
Last recorded44,156 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FHA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 44,156 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 44,135 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 44,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 43,279 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 43,257 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 43,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,145 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,866 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,981 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,835 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 27,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,116 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK05 FHA is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK05 FHA, 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

How do I check the history of EK05 FHA?

You can check the full history of EK05 FHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK05 FHA registered?

EK05 FHA is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is EK05 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 FHA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK05 FHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK05 FHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.