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OY05 HJK

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,091 mi
Last recorded40,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HJK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 40,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,526 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 39,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 38,353 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 36,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,359 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 34,120 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 23 May 2019 34,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 9 May 2018 33,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre cut inner sidewall but not to cords

Fail 30 Apr 2018 33,522 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre cut inner sidewall but not to cords

Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,555 miles

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

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

brake pedal has travel but not excessive advise adjust or repair may be required

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both front antiroll bar linkages

Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,031 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both front antiroll bar linkages

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,338 miles

2 X REAR TYRES CRACKNG ON THE OUTER WALLS DUE TO AGE. (225X45X17)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ROUGHNESS IN FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS ADVISE RENEWING.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,125 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,667 miles

slight play in offside steering

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,966 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

stone chip n/s headlamp unit but pattern ok

Fail 1 Apr 2010 18,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

stone chip n/s headlamp unit but pattern ok

Fail 6 Apr 2009 13,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,044 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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OY05 HJK is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY05 HJK, 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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OY05 HJK is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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