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LC05 VDA

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,142 mi
Last recorded79,142 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VDA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,142 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 79,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,938 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Apr 2024 76,335 miles

225/45/17

Nearside front tyre side wall badly cracked and splitting

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear tyres worn and cracked in tread

Pass 2 May 2023 74,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,658 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in steering

Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,756 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Slight chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2021 70,756 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2020 68,339 miles

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake travel high

No reverse lights

Water leak detected

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,836 miles

225/45/17

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside front tyre on limit

No reverse lights

Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,943 miles

oil leak

rear pads look to be low

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,086 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,732 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,525 miles

offside front tyre ageing/outer sidewall perished,offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,257 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,257 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 7 Apr 2012 50,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

steering lockstops dry and noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,131 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre sidewall but not exposing the chords.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 27,131 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre sidewall but not exposing the chords.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LC05 VDA is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 LC05 VDA, 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 LC05 VDA registered?

LC05 VDA is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is LC05 VDA safe to buy?

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