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EA55 UWR

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,368 mi
Last recorded98,368 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UWR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,810 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 92,810 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,724 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 75,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,177 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,596 miles

N/S/R tyre stepped...

Slight hub bearing noise on n/s/f...

Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R tyre stepped...

Slight hub bearing noise on n/s/f...

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,153 miles

offside rear tyre wearimg on inner edge, nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearimg on inner edge, nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 43,945 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,813 miles

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

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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EA55 UWR is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EA55 UWR, 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 EA55 UWR registered?

EA55 UWR is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EA55 UWR safe to buy?

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