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J20 TKC

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,833 mi
Last recorded129,833 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 TKC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2023 129,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 128,096 miles

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

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 128,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 125,874 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 125,704 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings mount fractured (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front rear inner wishbone bushes split

front reg plate cracked

reverse lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/s rear tyre punctured

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Warning light on dash

brake pedal slightly soft

Fail 25 Apr 2016 106,723 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/s rear tyre punctured

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Warning light on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,433 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 101,433 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,689 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 83,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,961 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,375 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 2 Dec 2011 75,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

rear exhaust pipe mounting broken on one side and only supported by one mount

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,313 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

slight danage on front number plate

Fail 26 Nov 2010 62,310 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

slight danage on front number plate

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,469 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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J20 TKC is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J20 TKC, 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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J20 TKC is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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