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DX05 XLR

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,519 mi
Last recorded153,519 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XLR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 153,519 miles

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

o/s/front inner tie rod play in steering system

Pass 13 May 2015 151,967 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 151,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 150,932 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 150,931 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 149,760 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Jun 2013 149,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 138,664 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mountings broken

Fail 30 Jul 2012 138,543 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mountings broken

Pass 22 Jul 2011 117,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 117,319 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 89,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,184 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 46,184 miles

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

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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DX05 XLR is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX05 XLR, 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 DX05 XLR registered?

DX05 XLR is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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