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NL05 BXD

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,019 mi
Last recorded78,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BXD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,596 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,980 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 68,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,237 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 66,237 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,845 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front No. plate slight damage

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn inside edge + inside sidewall cracking

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,641 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NL05 BXD is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL05 BXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL05 BXD registered?

NL05 BXD is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is NL05 BXD safe to buy?

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