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MK05 XRM

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,267 mi
Last recorded110,267 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XRM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 110,267 miles

Nearside Front cut in sidewall

Offside Ball joint boot damaged

Play in N/S inner rack end

Fail 16 Nov 2020 110,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cut in sidewall

Offside Ball joint boot damaged

Play in N/S inner rack end

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 109,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,467 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounts snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,573 miles

o/s/f slight play track rod

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,682 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,790 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,399 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 70,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,142 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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MK05 XRM is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK05 XRM, 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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MK05 XRM is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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