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BG05 UWT

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,531 mi
Last recorded52,531 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate cracked

unable to see rear brake pad inner thickness

Fail 9 Aug 2017 52,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate cracked

unable to see rear brake pad inner thickness

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,937 miles

Both front wiperblades slightly worn(smear screen slightly)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,502 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,050 miles

N/S Door mirror glass missing

O/S/F tyre has slight wear on inner edge

O/S/R tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,816 miles

both rear brake discs inside faces pitting.

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 7,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,486 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 UWT is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

BG05 UWT is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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