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FG05 FME

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,659 mi
Last recorded176,659 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FME
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 176,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack joints

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light inop multiple source (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both indicators starting flashing white

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 174,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy possible exhaust blow at manifold/turbo, or deterioration of baffles (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front backplate missing

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 171,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.66mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spots

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.80mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2018 171,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.66mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spots

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.80mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 171,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.25mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.33mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 164,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted , belt not checked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear baby seat fitted , belt not checked

Fail 20 May 2016 164,462 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted , belt not checked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear baby seat fitted , belt not checked

Pass 24 Jul 2015 150,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2014 134,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 134,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,560 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 119,560 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 103,371 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 103,371 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing slighyly uneven around inside edge

rear axle bushes slightly splitting

Fail 23 Jun 2011 83,228 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing slighyly uneven around inside edge

rear axle bushes slightly splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,717 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,678 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,678 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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FG05 FME is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG05 FME, 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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FG05 FME is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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