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M4 LUW

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,513 mi
Last recorded48,513 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 LUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear and offside front brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 47,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 47,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,380 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,889 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,454 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 35,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,373 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,952 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,878 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 LUW is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

M4 LUW is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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