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OE05 FHM

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,885 mi
Last recorded98,885 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 FHM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,299 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner edges and small splits in sidewalls

Pass 5 May 2017 93,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 92,585 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 92,585 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 91,714 miles

nsf tyre very slight bulge on inside edge

Fail 7 May 2015 91,714 miles

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

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

nsf tyre very slight bulge on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,716 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2013 89,213 miles

Top engine stabilizer bush split.

Pass 10 May 2012 87,401 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 85,092 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f inner rack arm slight play

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f inner rack arm slight play

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2011 85,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f inner rack arm slight play

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f inner rack arm slight play

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,231 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 81,231 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,489 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 44,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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OE05 FHM is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE05 FHM, 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 OE05 FHM registered?

OE05 FHM is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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