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AJ05 WXW

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,310 mi
Last recorded98,310 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 93,032 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 87,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,030 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,976 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,098 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,361 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 53,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

new tyre fitted to n/s front

rear discs heavily corroded

slight corrosion to front discs

rear brake imbalance 59%

Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

new tyre fitted to n/s front

rear discs heavily corroded

slight corrosion to front discs

rear brake imbalance 59%

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 26,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 16,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,283 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 WXW is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXW, 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 AJ05 WXW registered?

AJ05 WXW is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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