2005 Volvo C70 2.0L Petrol · LR52 DAY
2005 Volvo C70 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 45,427 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR52 DAY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 45,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR52 DAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo C70 (LR52 DAY) between July 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
LR52 DAY Mileage History
- 22/07/200813,523 mi
- 10/07/200915,520 mi+1,997 mi
- 04/08/201017,694 mi+2,174 mi
- 04/08/201017,694 mi
- 05/05/201118,146 mi+452 mi
- 29/06/20120 mi-18,146 mi
- 02/08/201331,620 mi+31,620 mi
- 09/08/201331,691 mi+71 mi
- 08/05/201533,098 mi+1,407 mi
- 24/05/201634,422 mi+1,324 mi
- 30/05/201737,262 mi+2,840 mi
- 15/05/201838,414 mi+1,152 mi
- 15/05/201838,414 mi
- 10/10/201939,759 mi+1,345 mi
- 11/11/202040,806 mi+1,047 mi
- 10/11/202140,914 mi+108 mi
- 08/12/202241,986 mi+1,072 mi
- 06/12/202342,687 mi+701 mi
- 05/02/202442,696 mi+9 mi
- 05/02/202544,375 mi+1,679 mi
- 29/04/202645,427 mi+1,052 mi
Average of roughly 1,796 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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