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PJ05 FGD

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,099 mi
Last recorded66,099 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FGD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 66,099 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2025 66,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 63,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 63,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 63,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,300 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 61,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating/splitting on outer tread area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 60,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating/splitting on outer tread area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,901 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 56,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,625 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,927 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 53,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,532 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 46,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,788 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,666 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,666 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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PJ05 FGD is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PJ05 FGD, 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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PJ05 FGD is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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