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HV55 DRZ

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,961 mi
Last recorded135,961 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,961 miles

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

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

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

nearside front top mount rough on lock to lock

offside rear lamp damaged/nearside front fog light inop

Fail 2 Oct 2025 135,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front top mount rough on lock to lock

offside rear lamp damaged/nearside front fog light inop

Pass 15 Oct 2024 129,149 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2024 129,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,443 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,472 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,199 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 86,396 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 86,396 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front& rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 74,782 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 74,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 68,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have cuts in tread, unable to see cords

Fail 1 May 2014 68,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have cuts in tread, unable to see cords

Pass 3 May 2013 61,547 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2012 54,967 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear /stepped

Fail 4 May 2012 54,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear /stepped

Pass 3 May 2011 48,079 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,083 miles

nearside rear tyre near legal limit and tear in outer sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2008 28,190 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,190 miles

Nearside 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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HV55 DRZ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HV55 DRZ, 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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HV55 DRZ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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