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LN05 EAJ

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,349 mi
Last recorded104,349 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 EAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 104,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 104,271 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension Bushes Perishing/Rear Half of Chassis corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2024 104,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension Bushes Perishing/Rear Half of Chassis corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,800 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 74,716 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,369 miles

minimum required parking brake efficiency only just met

parking brake lever reserve travel limit almost reached

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,083 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 56,322 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,412 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,649 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,644 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,462 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,966 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges, and are down to 3mm of tread in places.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,057 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,802 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,892 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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LN05 EAJ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LN05 EAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN05 EAJ registered?

LN05 EAJ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LN05 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 EAJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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