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LC55 RXZ

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,129 mi
Last recorded95,129 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 RXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 95,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 94,731 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Pins Adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 94,258 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On Rear Beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack On Edges Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear & Edge Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 93,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear & Edge Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 92,548 miles

Non Standard Steering Lock Stops Fitted

Fail 4 May 2022 92,547 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 90,036 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 May 2021 90,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,569 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 86,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 85,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 82,128 miles

All 4 tyres perished suggest replacement

Pass 26 May 2016 77,380 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,302 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,390 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,333 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 56,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,684 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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LC55 RXZ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC55 RXZ, 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 LC55 RXZ registered?

LC55 RXZ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is LC55 RXZ safe to buy?

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