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EN05 OOU

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,512 mi
Last recorded102,512 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 OOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 102,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

power steering fluid residue around reservoir

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Park brake efficiency close to limit

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

power steering fluid residue around reservoir

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,924 miles

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

covers fitted to under side

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,863 miles

Bolt missing on front support bar

Coolant leak on header tank

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

Offside front balljoint boot split

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 26 Oct 2016 74,863 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bolt missing on front support bar

Coolant leak on header tank

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front balljoint boot split

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wipers split

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,647 miles

Ofside rear wheel rim bent

Play in offside steering rack end

Fail 28 Oct 2014 67,647 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Ofside rear wheel rim bent

Play in offside steering rack end

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,679 miles

Hand brake travel long

Rear exhaust hanger deteriated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,845 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,539 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,159 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,159 miles

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

Parking brake has excess travel

Rear brake discs are badly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,335 miles

N/s front tyre is showing wear on inner edge and has sidewall damage

N/s rear tyre is worn to the limit and has sidewall damage

O/s rear tyre is worn to the limit

Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,335 miles

N/s front tyre is showing wear on inner edge and has sidewall damage

N/s rear tyre is worn to the limit and has sidewall damage

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s rear tyre is worn to the limit

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,316 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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EN05 OOU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN05 OOU, 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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EN05 OOU is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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