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FP05 VWG

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,946 mi
Last recorded102,946 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VWG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 102,946 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of offside front suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken sitting cutting into tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability spring cup (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear subframe bushes worn

rear torsion bar corroded

unable to test offside front suspension and wheel bearing due to broken spring sitting cutting into tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,727 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 102,726 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play in inner arm as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 102,256 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 102,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 101,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front nsf wheel rim welded inside and covered in sealer

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play on the track rod end and track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear floor area corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2021 101,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers torn to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front nsf wheel rim welded inside and covered in sealer

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play on the track rod end and track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear floor area corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,545 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

nsf road wheel has rubber sealer over a welding repair and cannot be examined

Fail 4 Oct 2019 98,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

nsf road wheel has rubber sealer over a welding repair and cannot be examined

Pass 4 Oct 2018 97,315 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met on both sides.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 97,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake requirements only just met on both sides.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 94,931 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,985 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 82,704 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 79,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,979 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs surface croded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,988 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 60,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,868 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,410 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 25,403 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VWG is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 FP05 VWG, 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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FP05 VWG is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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