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BF05 JUJ

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,645 mi
Last recorded118,645 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,281 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 118,281 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,854 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 117,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,364 miles

slight PAS leak from rack

wipers perished

Fail 3 Mar 2016 117,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight PAS leak from rack

wipers perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 116,217 miles

Oil leak

front lower arm suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,599 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 97,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,700 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 82,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,271 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 66,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,937 miles

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

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

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

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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BF05 JUJ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF05 JUJ, 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 BF05 JUJ registered?

BF05 JUJ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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