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HW05 CVN

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,085 mi
Last recorded128,085 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 CVN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 128,085 miles

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

slight play both tie rods on steering rack.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 120,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 112,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 108,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight run-out both sides rear brake discs

Fail 8 May 2019 108,525 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight run-out both sides rear brake discs

Pass 10 May 2018 98,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 98,304 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Near side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

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

Pass 9 May 2017 89,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 80,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 71,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 61,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cut on n/s/f tyre side wall -- no cords showing & tread worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,218 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,321 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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HW05 CVN is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW05 CVN, 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 HW05 CVN registered?

HW05 CVN is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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