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AJ55 SNF

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,861 mi
Last recorded127,861 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SNF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 127,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,975 miles

Offside Front gater cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,248 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod arm has slight play.

Rear unable to see rear inner or outer brake pads.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,685 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,879 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,380 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 88,379 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,863 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,869 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped,but exhaust still supported

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,375 miles

1) N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 54,375 miles

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

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

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

1) N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,948 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 26,948 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre 2to3mm

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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AJ55 SNF is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ55 SNF, 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 AJ55 SNF registered?

AJ55 SNF is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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