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R40 ADV

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,529 mi
Last recorded79,529 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 ADV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 79,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 May 2022 79,529 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,056 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,590 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 40,087 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 35,020 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2011 29,482 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 24,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 20,110 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 20,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,055 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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R40 ADV is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 R40 ADV, 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 R40 ADV registered?

R40 ADV is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is R40 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 ADV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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