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PF05 VMX

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,857 mi
Last recorded37,857 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VMX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 37,857 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 37,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 36,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 35,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 34,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 33,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 32,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 32,073 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 30,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 27,896 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 27,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 25,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep crack's

Offside Front tyre has deep crack's

Fail 24 May 2016 25,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord's showing from the deep crack's (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has deep crack's

Offside Front tyre has deep crack's

Pass 26 May 2015 23,195 miles

nsf/osr/osf tyres wall has crack on them

Fail 25 May 2015 23,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf/osr/osf tyres wall has crack on them

Pass 26 May 2014 22,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 19,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 13,838 miles

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

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

unable to fully check brake pipes and fuel pipes due to being covered in underseal

Pass 20 May 2009 12,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 9,817 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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PF05 VMX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 PF05 VMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF05 VMX registered?

PF05 VMX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is PF05 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 VMX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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