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OV55 LOV

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

45,449 mi
Last recorded45,449 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LOV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 45,449 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,730 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 38,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 34,757 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 34,757 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 34,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 29,138 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 25,896 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 25,891 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,280 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 25,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high manual & electric adjuster not working (1.8)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear does not adjustable (8.1.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,321 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

front outer sidewall tyre show signs [cuts] deterioration, nearside.

rear outer sidewall tyre show signs [run flat ] deterioration, nearside

Fail 8 Dec 2016 24,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

front outer sidewall tyre show signs [cuts] deterioration, nearside.

rear outer sidewall tyre show signs [run flat ] deterioration, nearside

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,600 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 23,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,533 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 22,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

deep cuts on n/ side front

Pass 28 Nov 2013 21,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Brake dragging slightly.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 20,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 19,706 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 19,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre have deep cuts on outer sidewall, do not reach to cords or ply.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 18,083 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 18,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,488 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 16,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,068 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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OV55 LOV is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OV55 LOV, 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 OV55 LOV registered?

OV55 LOV is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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