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J26 MEH

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 MEH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 68,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,337 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 64,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,180 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 46,352 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,376 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 44,361 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,892 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 42,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside wiper blade

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,664 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 18,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,388 miles

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

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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J26 MEH is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J26 MEH, 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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J26 MEH is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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