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MJ05 NLO

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,925 mi
Last recorded36,925 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 NLO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 36,925 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 30,506 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,396 miles

suspension top mount creaking

Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,650 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 24,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 24,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,508 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 21,508 miles

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 15,537 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 15,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 15,211 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 15,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 12,318 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 12,013 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,760 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

boot doesnt open

Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

very slight damage to nearside tyre outer wall

Fail 14 Oct 2010 10,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

very slight damage to nearside tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2008 7,370 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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MJ05 NLO is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,802 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MJ05 NLO, 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 MJ05 NLO registered?

MJ05 NLO is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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