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P222 MDW

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,827 mi
Last recorded81,827 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 MDW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 81,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 79,809 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

evidence of front wheels slight rubbing inner wheel arches on full lock

Pass 16 May 2023 77,404 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 77,325 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 75,062 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 74,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 74,676 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 74,674 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 517,252 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,857 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,381 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,955 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 39,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,826 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 29,822 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P222 MDW is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P222 MDW, 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 P222 MDW registered?

P222 MDW is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is P222 MDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P222 MDW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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