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MD05 KCN

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,145 mi
Last recorded97,145 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 KCN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,145 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 97,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,669 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 93,669 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,407 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

offside rear brake disc corroded outer face

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,829 miles

both front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded on inner faces

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Fail 2 Aug 2016 76,829 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded on inner faces

offside front tyre low on tread and worn to zero on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,832 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,183 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,146 miles

both front lower suspension arms both bushes slight deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 57,146 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms both bushes slight deteriorated

both wipers torn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,488 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,260 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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MD05 KCN is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MD05 KCN, 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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MD05 KCN is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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