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BK05 VPZ

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,606 mi
Last recorded104,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 104,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack has slight movement in mountings

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,099 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 97,001 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,593 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished advised replacement

Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,515 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 66,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,153 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 53,341 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 46,455 miles

OFF SIDE REAR INDICATOR STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BK05 VPZ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BK05 VPZ, 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 BK05 VPZ registered?

BK05 VPZ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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