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DN05 MBX

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,182 mi
Last recorded131,182 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 131,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 131,177 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 129,997 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 129,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

puncture repair to n/s/f tyre outer edge / sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2020 123,525 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 123,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 122,377 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 115,471 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 107,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside sill has slight damage

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,888 miles

service light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,340 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,934 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 6 May 2010 49,522 miles

both front tyres close to limit and wearing on inner edges

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,236 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2008 26,208 miles

traces of fliud around power steering resevoir and hoses.

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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DN05 MBX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN05 MBX, 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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DN05 MBX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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