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FV05 ORY

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,032 mi
Last recorded85,032 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ORY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,032 miles

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

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

o/s f inner rack end has slight play

rear pads slightly low

slight fluc on rear brakes

Fail 2 Sep 2014 85,032 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

o/s f inner rack end has slight play

rear pads slightly low

slight fluc on rear brakes

Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,465 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,465 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,057 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,051 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 28 May 2011 54,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 50,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,702 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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FV05 ORY is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV05 ORY, 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 FV05 ORY registered?

FV05 ORY is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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