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EK05 FGZ

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,354 mi
Last recorded180,354 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 180,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s glass missing ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front and n/s rear low on tread and cracked with side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 26 Oct 2021 180,339 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 178,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 175,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 170,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 169,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 168,694 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 163,714 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 163,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 151,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 145,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 125,384 miles

hand brake alittle high

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,287 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,538 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,701 miles

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 FGZ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK05 FGZ, 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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EK05 FGZ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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