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SB05 SZV

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,489 mi
Last recorded94,489 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 SZV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,489 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2017 89,978 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 84,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 78,982 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 78,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 68,704 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2014 68,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,581 miles

nsf tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,218 miles

rear discs and pads worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,098 miles

slight play in osf track rod end ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,313 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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SB05 SZV 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 SB05 SZV, 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 SB05 SZV registered?

SB05 SZV is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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