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R555 VOL

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,536 mi
Last recorded67,536 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 VOL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 67,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,377 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,411 miles

front brake discs wearing and lipped

front brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,529 miles

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

rear exhaust support deteriorating but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,554 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,694 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust support bracket coroding

Pass 24 May 2010 32,140 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,063 miles

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

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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R555 VOL is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R555 VOL, 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 R555 VOL registered?

R555 VOL is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for R555 VOL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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