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R70 DGD

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,551 mi
Last recorded119,551 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 DGD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 119,551 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 113,738 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2023 111,957 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,617 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2022 110,617 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,818 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 95,218 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 91,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 85,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,131 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 78,807 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 70,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 57,137 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,886 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,327 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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R70 DGD is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R70 DGD, 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 R70 DGD registered?

R70 DGD is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is R70 DGD safe to buy?

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