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FP05 VWE

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,655 mi
Last recorded154,655 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 154,655 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 154,368 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 154,368 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 154,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 153,607 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 148,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 148,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 129,114 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rear tailpipe bracket broken

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Mar 2013 129,114 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rear tailpipe bracket broken

front brake discs worn

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Fail 1 Apr 2012 112,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2012 112,671 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,491 miles

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

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

condition of both rear tyres

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,258 miles

n/s wing mirror and glass broken

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,548 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 45,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FP05 VWE is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP05 VWE, 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 FP05 VWE registered?

FP05 VWE is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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