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NH05 LKF

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

59,913 mi
Last recorded59,913 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 LKF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 59,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT TO REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 57,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 57,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 51,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,521 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sides bottom ball joint dust covers have slight deterioration

Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,085 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 36,998 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre cracking badly on sidewall advise having it replaced

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,411 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 33,411 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 31,720 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 31,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter corroded (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 28,735 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 28,735 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure SNAP HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 27,832 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH EDGED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 26,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH EDGED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 24,613 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 24,610 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 21,117 miles

nsf wing mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Jan 2014 21,117 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf wing mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,218 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2MM AND HAS A NAIL IN THE SHOULDER

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM

POSSIBLE SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING RESERVOIR

Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,746 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,165 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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NH05 LKF is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NH05 LKF, 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 NH05 LKF registered?

NH05 LKF is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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