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EA05 HUJ

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,856 mi
Last recorded76,856 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2023 76,856 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2022 73,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 65,773 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 65,773 miles

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

Power steering component leaking from n/s rack boots (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F tyre has cracking an perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F slight noticeable play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,289 miles

Offside Front O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,085 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 64,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,227 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 48,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,485 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,716 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 22,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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EA05 HUJ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EA05 HUJ, 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 EA05 HUJ registered?

EA05 HUJ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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