2005 Volvo C70 2.0L Petrol · CP05 YMJ
2005 Volvo C70 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 95,964 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP05 YMJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
- 95,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP05 YMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo C70 (CP05 YMJ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
CP05 YMJ Mileage History
- 13/09/202294,989 mi
- 29/08/202395,929 mi+940 mi
- 12/09/202395,964 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 978 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo Volvo C70 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Blocked roof drain plugs flooding the bootModerate
On the first-generation C70 Convertible the roof recess has drain plugs either side that back up with leaves and grime, letting water run into the boot and rear parcel shelf - the Volvo Owners' Club has a solved thread describing exactly this: unblocking with a bottle-and-hose drain unblocker after discovering standing water, with the previous owner having simply sealed the drains shut instead. Hagerty’s C70 guide likewise warns the roof electrics (motors, regulators) deserve scrutiny. Blocked drains plus damp boot liners equal corroded connectors and mouldy trim.
- Corrosion at arches, sills and subframes despite better protectionSerious
Hagerty’s C70 at 30 buying advice says rust is rare compared with its 850-era rivals but is emphatic that wheel arches, sills and subframes must be checked, especially on early cars. The Volvo Owners' Club rust guide details the general Volvo failure pattern - blocked sill drains rotting the section from inside out and box-section corners lifting paint. On a 25-plus-year-old convertible, a straight car is the exception that earns its premium.
- Cambelt or timing belt failure on the five-cylinder engineSerious
The first-generation C70 shares the 850/P80 transverse five-cylinder petrol engines, which are interference designs: a snapped or jumped cambelt stops the engine and typically bends valves and damages pistons. Volvo specified cambelt and tensioner renewal at around 60,000-80,000 miles or five years, and Volvo Owners Club threads describe C70 owners renewing belts late, with tensioner and idler bearing wear the usual warning signs. Belt wear is hidden behind the timing covers, so a missing belt history is the main risk when buying a used C70.
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