MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear brake hose ferrule corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear brake hose ferrule corroded.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% front brake imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner and outer edges.
Offside Rear Tyre inner tread wearing out of shape.
Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% front brake imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Warning lamp on dash. (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner and outer edges.
Offside Rear Tyre inner tread wearing out of shape.
Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre wall damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres low on 2mm
Front brake pads low
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
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BG05 HLX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BG05 HLX, 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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BG05 HLX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 August 2005.
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