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CE05 HCG

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 HCG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 119,747 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,944 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,944 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2m (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre has cuts in side wall and low on inner and outer edge

off side front tyre has cuts in side wall and worn low on inner and outer edge 225/45zr17 evergreen

Fail 30 Aug 2016 104,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2m (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

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

near side front tyre has cuts in side wall and low on inner and outer edge

off side front tyre has cuts in side wall and worn low on inner and outer edge 225/45zr17 evergreen

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,133 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,196 miles

2 x front h/lamp wiper blades split.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

2 x front h/lamp wiper blades split.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,588 miles

offside rear seatbelt clasp incomplete

Fail 27 Aug 2013 77,588 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside rear seatbelt clasp incomplete

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,807 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,203 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 49,203 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,594 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 19,255 miles

rear brake discs corrosion

slight play in steering rack arms

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

strong advise low effort on nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,255 miles

rear brake discs corrosion

slight play in steering rack arms

strong advise low effort on nearside rear brake

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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CE05 HCG is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CE05 HCG, 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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CE05 HCG is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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