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XCZ 229

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests46 (36 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,456 mi
Last recorded50,456 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 229
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

36 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 128,270 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 128,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 50,283 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,749 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 50,244 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 50,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,190 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 109,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 49,840 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,054 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coolant tank cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body covered with surface rust front to rear

Under trays fitted & engine cover

Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system/mounts corroded.

under-trays fitted.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,140 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system/mounts corroded.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,634 miles

Engine oil not on dip stick - 1l added to MINIMUM.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriating.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 79,634 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil not on dip stick - 1l added to MINIMUM.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriating.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,367 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR DUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,385 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 51,516 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,974 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,268 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,779 miles

rear pads worn to 4mm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 44,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,757 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,010 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,267 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,842 miles

coolant loss from water pump

Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,137 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,502 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,502 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 32,494 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,494 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,131 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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XCZ 229 is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 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 XCZ 229, 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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XCZ 229 is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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