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ML05 XSF

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,307 mi
Last recorded102,307 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XSF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,307 miles

Central exhaust baffles noisey

Fail 23 Aug 2019 102,306 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust baffles noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 90,637 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 81,095 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,015 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,160 miles

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

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)

offside rear tyre some cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,522 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 32,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,139 miles

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

cut nearside rear tyre not to cords

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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ML05 XSF is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML05 XSF, 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 ML05 XSF registered?

ML05 XSF is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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