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PN05 XYK

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,902 mi
Last recorded93,902 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XYK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dampness around power steering fluid reservoir

heavy surface corrosion on parts on underside of floor

Fail 23 Jan 2026 93,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dampness around power steering fluid reservoir

heavy surface corrosion on parts on underside of floor

Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

dampness around power steering fluid reservoir

nearside front fog light broken

offside rear brake discs and pads signs of overheating

Fail 23 Jan 2025 93,086 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

dampness around power steering fluid reservoir

nearside front fog light broken

offside rear brake discs and pads signs of overheating

Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,184 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

dampness around power steering fluid reservoir

nearside front fog light lens broken

Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,925 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around power steering reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on various parts underside

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dampness around power steering fluid reservoir

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,932 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dampness around power steering fluid resevoir

Fail 25 Jan 2021 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dampness around power steering fluid resevoir

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,078 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 81,078 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,378 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 62,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,749 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play track rod arm slight movement within rack (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower wishbone ball joint boots perished (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust hanger bracket partially broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,748 miles

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

coil spring broken both rear springs broken (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both nearside and offside aim (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play track rod arm slight movement within rack (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower wishbone ball joint boots perished (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust hanger bracket partially broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,713 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,944 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,154 miles

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

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,559 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,461 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,009 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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PN05 XYK is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PN05 XYK, 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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PN05 XYK is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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