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RN05 LPE

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,781 mi
Last recorded56,781 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LPE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 56,781 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,883 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 52,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,763 miles

Offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 48,191 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2-3 mm of tread approx worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 44,289 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges void of tread

Both front upper strut bearings appear worn

Fail 8 May 2018 44,289 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges void of tread

Both front upper strut bearings appear worn

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 41,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,560 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 39,559 miles

coil spring broken Offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 35,238 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,238 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,251 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 29,547 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,207 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,477 miles

clunk form front left on full lock (lock stop) no fault for mot

rear brake disks rust from lack of use and been stud but work fine in rbt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,151 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,857 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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RN05 LPE is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN05 LPE, 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 RN05 LPE registered?

RN05 LPE is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is RN05 LPE safe to buy?

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