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OV05 KHJ

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 KHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 95,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,367 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,777 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake Hose Cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre Wall Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Wall Cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,881 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 66,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,542 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,104 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 44,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,857 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 22,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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 KHJ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OV05 KHJ, 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 OV05 KHJ registered?

OV05 KHJ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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