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FM05 WMD

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,563 mi
Last recorded121,563 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 WMD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 121,563 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 121,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,393 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filter corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2020 117,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filter corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2019 114,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 114,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 99,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,417 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 93,417 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,763 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of rear number plate

Fail 24 Jul 2014 85,763 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of rear number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,525 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,524 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 69,377 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,175 miles

Both wipers - rubber blades split.

Clunking from front end, nothing obvious broken or loose.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 48,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside front tyre has small tear in outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,974 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside front tyre has small tear in outer wall

Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,116 miles

rear metal exhaust mount corroded

slight wear to all brake discs/ rear pads look low/ but unable to determine true width of brake material

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,426 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 29,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FM05 WMD is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM05 WMD, 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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FM05 WMD is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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