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AV55 FDK

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,286 mi
Last recorded96,286 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FDK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 94,934 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 94,773 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 93,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,310 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 83,834 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 83,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,283 miles

both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edge

n,s,r alloy slighty buckled on inner lip

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,419 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,066 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,312 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,377 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,081 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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AV55 FDK is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV55 FDK, 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 AV55 FDK registered?

AV55 FDK is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AV55 FDK safe to buy?

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