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AX05 SGO

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,365 mi
Last recorded100,365 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 SGO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 100,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 100,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,428 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,423 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

catalyst rattles

Fail 22 Aug 2016 80,421 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

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

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

catalyst rattles

Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,396 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 71,396 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,752 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 63,752 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,582 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in outer tread, shows no cords

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 36,204 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 36,184 miles

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

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

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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AX05 SGO is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX05 SGO, 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 AX05 SGO registered?

AX05 SGO is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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