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KP55 KKD

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,021 mi
Last recorded126,021 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 KKD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 126,021 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 126,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 123,592 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 123,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,532 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake system not tested under preasure

Fail 5 Jul 2016 121,532 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake system not tested under preasure

Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,251 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 116,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 113,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount corroded loose . now supported by chain

rear tyres showing uneven wear

Fail 8 Oct 2014 113,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount corroded loose . now supported by chain

rear tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 2 Nov 2013 109,183 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 109,183 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,054 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,362 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,209 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,209 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,211 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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KP55 KKD is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP55 KKD, 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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KP55 KKD is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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