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SL05 DKF

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 DKF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,556 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 72,556 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,240 miles

rear indicators slightly faded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 57,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear indicators slightly faded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,428 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,603 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 49,970 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,858 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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SL05 DKF is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL05 DKF, 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 SL05 DKF registered?

SL05 DKF is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SL05 DKF safe to buy?

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