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SH55 FSC

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,056 mi
Last recorded62,056 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,056 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear unable to check rear pads due to caliper design

Fail 14 Aug 2020 62,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear unable to check rear pads due to caliper design

Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer to center silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,987 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 55,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear unable to fully inspect rear brake pads.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 51,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,553 miles

rear tyres feathering on inside edges

Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,553 miles

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

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

rear tyres feathering on inside edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,455 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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

graunching from steering / suspension

rear tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,938 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 40,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,165 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,993 miles

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

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

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

damage sidewalls nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,499 miles

all brake discs rusty ,front pads 75% worn (approx).

headlight wiper blades split.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 16,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs rusty ,front pads 75% worn (approx).

headlight wiper blades split.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 14,908 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,624 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 12,624 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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SH55 FSC is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH55 FSC, 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 SH55 FSC registered?

SH55 FSC is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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