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FP55 CTF

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,139 mi
Last recorded90,139 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 CTF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 90,139 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,215 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 87,861 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 87,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,891 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,035 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,024 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 71,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,744 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 63,255 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Aug 2013 59,765 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,720 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres uneven wear to treads

both front tyres deep cracking to inner side walls

brake pedal travel

front wiper blades worn

srs light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,384 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 CTF is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CTF, 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 CTF registered?

FP55 CTF is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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