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RN05 ETJ

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,621 mi
Last recorded93,621 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ETJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,625 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape(inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met(16%

Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,866 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,124 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,955 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 48,955 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre age cracks in wall

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 38,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,420 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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RN05 ETJ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RN05 ETJ, 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 RN05 ETJ registered?

RN05 ETJ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is RN05 ETJ safe to buy?

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