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M13 PHO

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,049 mi
Last recorded89,049 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 PHO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 89,049 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 89,049 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 May 2024 84,354 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 81,561 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 May 2023 81,561 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 79,753 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 76,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 76,443 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 74,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

general body undersill corrosion. front and rear

under tray limitations

Fail 14 May 2020 74,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general body undersill corrosion. front and rear

under tray limitations

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken bu system remains adequately supported

large scratch on offside of vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2016 70,261 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken bu system remains adequately supported

large scratch on offside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,037 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre fouling inner arch liner on full lock

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,417 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,182 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,603 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 30,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,172 miles

advise play in steering rack mount nearside front

Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,015 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 13,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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M13 PHO 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 64%.

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 M13 PHO, 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 M13 PHO registered?

M13 PHO is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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