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BG05 HNC

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HNC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 111,908 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp damaged

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion present

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,014 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 101,272 miles

Front bumper has accident damage but still secure.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel appears to have more than usual play when tipped forwards and backwards.

Fail 12 May 2017 101,272 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper has accident damage but still secure.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel appears to have more than usual play when tipped forwards and backwards.

Pass 10 May 2016 101,256 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 101,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel has slight side to side play.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering wheel has slight side to side play.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,642 miles

N/S headlight damaged but aim OK

Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,642 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S headlight damaged but aim OK

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SRS light on

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S wiper blade split but clearing screen

SRS light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,548 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage evident front bumper

exhaust tailpipe mounting broken, exhaust is secure

passenger front headlight cracked not effecting beam pattern, may spread

slight noise on lock to lock

srs warning light on

wear and corrosion evident all brake discs

Fail 27 Jun 2011 94,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage evident front bumper

exhaust tailpipe mounting broken, exhaust is secure

passenger front headlight cracked not effecting beam pattern, may spread

srs warning light on

wear and corrosion evident all brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 67,601 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 67,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,445 miles

fuel pipe going into the fuel filter has white tape round it. can not see leaks.

o.s.r tyre worn inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2008 50,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

fuel pipe going into the fuel filter has white tape round it. can not see leaks.

o.s.r tyre worn inner edges

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 HNC is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HNC, 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 HNC is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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