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OV05 AOR

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 AOR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,431 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,919 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 21 May 2019 106,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,094 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 100,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,512 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,279 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust broken

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,578 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,303 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,303 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,214 miles

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

n/s front tyreside wall cut

o/s rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,238 miles

Nearside front wheel, rim damaged.

Offside rear tyre, worn uneven/slight cracking, on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 44,238 miles

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

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

Nearside front wheel, rim damaged.

Offside rear tyre, worn uneven/slight cracking, on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,197 miles

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre approaching minimum warn inner outer edges

offside front tyre approaching minimum warn inner outer edges

rear brake pads look low

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,318 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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OV05 AOR is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OV05 AOR, 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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OV05 AOR is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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