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JP05 TAP

2005 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,630 mi
Last recorded92,630 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP05 TAP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 92,630 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 92,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,447 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,806 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s inner parking light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,779 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,804 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,997 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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JP05 TAP is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JP05 TAP, 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 JP05 TAP registered?

JP05 TAP is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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