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EX05 TZP

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,840 mi
Last recorded111,840 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TZP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 111,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 111,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 109,881 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 107,084 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,755 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 102,748 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 102,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathering on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathering on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,766 miles

Steering locks need attention

Pass 1 May 2018 93,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 93,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 92,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,838 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 87,338 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 79,504 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 79,504 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

offside front inner tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 May 2013 71,274 miles

small cut nearside rear tyre inner

small cut offside front tyre inner

Pass 18 May 2012 63,315 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 63,315 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 59,417 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,315 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,065 miles

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

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 TZP 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 76%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

EX05 TZP is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is EX05 TZP safe to buy?

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