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BP05 NWU

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 NWU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 86,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,671 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,110 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs lipped on edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 83,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs lipped on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,792 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/rear tyre outer wall perished

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 73,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/rear tyre outer wall perished

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,412 miles

both front tyres poor

Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,475 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 49,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,924 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 25,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BP05 NWU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP05 NWU, 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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BP05 NWU is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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