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OE54 XEX

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,506 mi
Last recorded105,506 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 XEX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 105,506 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 95,269 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 95,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 27 Apr 2023 85,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Fail 20 Apr 2023 85,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 26 Mar 2022 72,579 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 May 2020 69,277 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2019 68,494 miles

both front flexible brake hose light perishing

both rear brake disks light corrosion

o/s/f tyre light perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2019 68,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both front flexible brake hose light perishing

both rear brake disks light corrosion

o/s/f tyre light perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,206 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 67,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort nil (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,618 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,191 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 42,184 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,951 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 31,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,676 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,166 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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OE54 XEX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE54 XEX, 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 OE54 XEX registered?

OE54 XEX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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