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MF05 GSY

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,365 mi
Last recorded31,365 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 GSY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 31,365 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 31,361 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 30,263 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 30,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 29,053 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 29,051 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,914 miles

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

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

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment required

Pass 24 Feb 2022 27,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,496 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 25,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 24,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,647 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,917 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 18,500 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,436 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,466 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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MF05 GSY is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MF05 GSY, 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 MF05 GSY registered?

MF05 GSY is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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