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EK05 FGV

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,371 mi
Last recorded98,371 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FGV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,371 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 98,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,301 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,301 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,093 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,093 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,957 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,957 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,994 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 53,994 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,084 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 45,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,519 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 24,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EK05 FGV is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EK05 FGV, 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 EK05 FGV registered?

EK05 FGV is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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