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MJ05 NLN

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,780 mi
Last recorded71,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 NLN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,780 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,206 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 64,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,300 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 60,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,154 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,079 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 45,613 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,613 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,920 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 9 Jun 2011 40,920 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 35,294 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f wiper starting to split

srs warning light on

Fail 17 May 2010 35,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f wiper starting to split

srs warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,361 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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MJ05 NLN is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MJ05 NLN, 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 MJ05 NLN registered?

MJ05 NLN is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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