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HX54 XSF

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,037 mi
Last recorded99,037 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 XSF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 90,203 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 90,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,256 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 88,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,592 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 76,212 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 72,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 68,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 67,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 62,439 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 62,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,328 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake slightly lazy osr

rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 May 2013 48,879 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,188 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,621 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,772 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 40,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,553 miles

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)

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

slight play in steering rack inner knuckles

Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 27,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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HX54 XSF 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 HX54 XSF, 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 HX54 XSF registered?

HX54 XSF is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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