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FD05 BGU

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,521 mi
Last recorded118,521 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,521 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,876 miles

front tyres slight cracking

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 104,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,712 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 89,350 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 78,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2009 61,606 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,554 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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FD05 BGU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD05 BGU, 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 FD05 BGU registered?

FD05 BGU is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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