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BG05 HKN

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HKN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 135,680 miles

front wiper blades split

parking brake lever has high travel

parking brake performance only just met the requirements

Pass 16 Sep 2015 125,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 118,383 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 118,373 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,244 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,070 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 93,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,878 miles

off side headlamp lens chipped

Fail 4 Aug 2009 58,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side headlamp lens chipped

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,682 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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BG05 HKN is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG05 HKN, 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 BG05 HKN registered?

BG05 HKN is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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