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M17 RGW

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 RGW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 87,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,200 miles

both wiper blade rubbers slightly split on ends.

ns headlamp wiper blade slightly split.

pas slight noise intermittent and slightly heavy at times.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 81,090 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2011 81,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,662 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 43,647 miles

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)

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

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

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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M17 RGW is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M17 RGW, 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 M17 RGW registered?

M17 RGW is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is M17 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 RGW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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