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M4 HEW

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 HEW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 158,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 158,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 158,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 156,732 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 152,949 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 151,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 148,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifold crack or gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 142,746 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded and thin

Fail 18 Dec 2018 142,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded and thin

Pass 1 Dec 2017 133,890 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded and thin

Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,111 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 125,110 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,082 miles

Damage to offside of vehicle.

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 100,282 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 87,925 miles

All 4 tyres starting to wear low.

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,925 miles

All 4 tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,095 miles

Front discs slightly lipped on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear coil spring broken

Slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,524 miles

Front discs slightly pitted on edges.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 68,524 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front discs slightly pitted on edges.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,015 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle

Front discs slightly lipped and pitted on edges

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,116 miles

Wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,684 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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M4 HEW is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 M4 HEW, 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 M4 HEW registered?

M4 HEW is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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