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OV05 MXD

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,251 mi
Last recorded126,251 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 MXD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 126,251 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 126,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,969 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system....

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 119,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system....

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 10 Sep 2021 114,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 12 Sep 2020 109,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Surface corrosion to exhaust

rear brake efforts low

slight play both steering arms

Fail 12 Sep 2020 109,817 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Surface corrosion to exhaust

rear brake efforts low

slight play both steering arms

Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,054 miles

play n/s steering rack arm

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 105,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,766 miles

front number plate cracked.

noise from front suspension on locks.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 98,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked.

noise from front suspension on locks.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 31 May 2017 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front & rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

front number plate cracked.

offside rear tyre wearing very badly on inner edge.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 14 May 2016 79,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to legal limits on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre tread

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 13 May 2016 79,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to legal limits on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre tread

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 May 2015 72,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts in both rear tyre treads

noise from steering on locks

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2014 63,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 May 2013 52,073 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,924 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pitting to front brake disc's

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,684 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 24,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,958 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,291 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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OV05 MXD is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OV05 MXD, 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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OV05 MXD is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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