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PX05 TTE

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,931 mi
Last recorded117,931 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 TTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 117,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,839 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 117,468 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 117,468 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 113,330 miles

tail pipe hanger

Pass 20 May 2016 107,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 99,174 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 91,455 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 91,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2013 82,364 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 82,364 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 73,963 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Fail 10 Feb 2011 68,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,031 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,212 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside inner steerimg arm slight play

offside inner steering arm slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,973 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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PX05 TTE is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 PX05 TTE, 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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PX05 TTE is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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