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KN05 LWJ

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,650 mi
Last recorded68,650 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 LWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,650 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,648 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,632 miles

Rear Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 51,844 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 51,770 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 47,167 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 41,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 36,355 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 36,355 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 1 May 2010 30,712 miles

bonnet safety catch not working

near side rear tyre smallcuts in inner wall no ply/cord exposed

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,982 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,566 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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KN05 LWJ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KN05 LWJ, 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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KN05 LWJ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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