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LC05 VDN

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,780 mi
Last recorded45,780 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VDN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,441 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber on the centre box detached . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 41,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,504 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 41,504 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 40,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 38,321 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle box rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 36,895 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 36,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,136 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 33,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken and bolts loose (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,802 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 31,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,457 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,427 miles

Nearside front lockstop missing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,306 miles

lock stop pad missing n/s/f lower wishbone

o/s/r uneven tyre wear

Fail 3 Nov 2010 27,338 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,331 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,527 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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LC05 VDN is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

LC05 VDN is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is LC05 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 VDN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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