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AF05 WMU

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,325 mi
Last recorded171,325 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WMU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 171,325 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 171,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 168,216 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 168,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 162,015 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 157,498 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 155,862 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 150,695 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2014 150,681 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2013 144,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 133,868 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 133,868 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 125,466 miles

offside front inner arm has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,641 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,923 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,802 miles

front brake pads low

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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AF05 WMU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF05 WMU, 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 AF05 WMU registered?

AF05 WMU is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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