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RJ05 ZKZ

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,525 mi
Last recorded100,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 100,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 95,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,994 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,381 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,335 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 82,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,201 miles

Exhaust tail pipe hanger broken. But system still secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil below power steering pump / bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 79,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail pipe hanger broken. But system still secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil below power steering pump / bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,568 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,567 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,117 miles

osr tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 53,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,224 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 32,224 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,105 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 13,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,046 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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RJ05 ZKZ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RJ05 ZKZ, 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 RJ05 ZKZ registered?

RJ05 ZKZ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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