2005 Volvo C70 · 1,548 MOT tests
2005 Volvo C70 reliability
2005 Volvo C70s fail 37.8% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 C70 years (1,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- 37.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 88,975
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,548
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.3% of tests fail here (197% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Volvo C70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Suspension13.8%
- Brakes11.1%
- Tyres8.5%
- Steering5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.1%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.29%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.91%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.33%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.6%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (12.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.24%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.11%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.62%)
Other years
Every Volvo C70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Volvo C70 reliable?
2005 Volvo C70s fail 37.8% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 C70 years (1,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Volvo C70 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.1% of tests), position lamp not working (3.55% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Volvo C70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Volvo C70 shows 88,975 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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