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AJ05 GRX

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,298 mi
Last recorded135,298 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GRX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 135,298 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated, rear hanger broken

Pass 25 Apr 2019 131,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 131,348 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 127,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,354 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering fluid reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,219 miles

PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 17 Apr 2015 66,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,419 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,115 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 53,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,964 miles

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

both rear disc`s badly corroded on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,964 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear disc`s badly corroded on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,988 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,164 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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AJ05 GRX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 AJ05 GRX, 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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AJ05 GRX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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