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EX05 OVU

2005 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,283 mi
Last recorded76,283 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 76,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (ON LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Aug 2024 80,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 66,616 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,289 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 51,964 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,863 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 42,560 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,998 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,346 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,488 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,817 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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EX05 OVU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EX05 OVU, 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 EX05 OVU registered?

EX05 OVU is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is EX05 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 OVU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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