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KU55 UUO

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,357 mi
Last recorded108,357 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UUO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 108,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,377 miles

clamp corroded fuel filler pipe to tank

Fail 17 Sep 2024 99,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broke (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

clamp corroded fuel filler pipe to tank

Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,317 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 90,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 83,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 77,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,508 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,499 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,166 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,446 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,445 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,133 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges.3/4 tread depth ok.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 38,133 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges.3/4 tread depth ok.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,457 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2009 32,457 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,143 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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KU55 UUO is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc 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 KU55 UUO, 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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KU55 UUO is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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