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PE05 BBN

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,377 mi
Last recorded96,377 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BBN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 96,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bar underside of vehicle missing bolt not insecure possibly making noise

oil dampness around front of engine level ok

Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front lower support beam missing bolt

rear brake discs corroded on inner outer face

slight coolant and oil stain age bottom of engine

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tank cap (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,245 miles

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

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

oil dampness around bottom of engine front/ of vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2021 92,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

oil dampness around bottom of engine front/ of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 77,975 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 76,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

temporary repair to rear exhaust hanger,

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 48,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,307 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs starting to corrode

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner tread edge

offside rear tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2010 27,881 miles

front pads low

Pass 26 May 2009 19,680 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,828 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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PE05 BBN is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PE05 BBN, 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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PE05 BBN is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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