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OV05 NSU

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,669 mi
Last recorded62,669 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 NSU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 62,669 miles

slight play in steering system

travel in foot brake

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 45,762 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 39,157 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 39,157 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,084 miles

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres have deep cracking between the tread and outer side walls however no exposed cords.

Fail 2 May 2013 34,084 miles

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

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres have deep cracking between the tread and outer side walls however no exposed cords.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,790 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,760 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,279 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 NSU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

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

Is OV05 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 NSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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