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NT05 LXE

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,822 mi
Last recorded85,822 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 LXE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 85,822 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 14 Jan 2025 84,143 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 11 Jan 2024 83,262 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,703 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,286 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 75,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,037 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,109 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,079 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 63,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,603 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 58,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,374 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,654 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 17,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NT05 LXE is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NT05 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NT05 LXE registered?

NT05 LXE is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is NT05 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT05 LXE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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