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SD55 RVR

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,830 mi
Last recorded133,830 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 RVR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 133,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 129,539 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack weeping at gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,697 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 116,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,976 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,454 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 88,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

power steering hose from reservoir slightly chafed

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

power steering hose from reservoir slightly chafed

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs wearing and lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs wearing and lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,193 miles

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 11 Nov 2011 55,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,141 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,401 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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SD55 RVR is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD55 RVR, 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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SD55 RVR is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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