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KG05 BWN

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,353 mi
Last recorded124,353 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BWN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,353 miles

Car emits noticeable but not excesive blue smoke

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 124,322 miles

Centre Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

car emits noticeable but not excesive blue smoke

Pass 30 Mar 2015 121,306 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 121,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 120,217 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 109,589 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyer side wall damage chiped

o/s steering rack inner ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,811 miles

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

n/s/rear tyer smallchip out traed

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,769 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 64,816 miles

offside headlight glass cracked

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 64,816 miles

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,321 miles

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

offside rear tyre will need replacing soon

Fail 16 Aug 2008 42,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre will need replacing soon

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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KG05 BWN is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KG05 BWN, 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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KG05 BWN is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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