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FP55 CSX

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,784 mi
Last recorded82,784 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 CSX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 82,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 71,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear flexable brake hoses perished

n/s/r tyre walls perished treads close to limit

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,032 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,265 miles

rear tyres dry and cracking

flexable brake hoses perished

front wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,265 miles

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

flexable brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing close to limit

front wishbone bushes splitting

rear tyres dry and cracking

Pass 22 May 2015 57,196 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 22 May 2015 57,196 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 23 May 2014 53,528 miles

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

Fail 17 May 2013 50,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded & detached but system still supported

Pass 17 May 2013 50,195 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded & detached but system still supported

Pass 15 May 2012 47,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wear in front wishbone bushes

Pass 25 May 2011 45,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 43,054 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,347 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,823 miles

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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FP55 CSX 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 FP55 CSX, 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 FP55 CSX registered?

FP55 CSX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is FP55 CSX safe to buy?

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