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SH55 FSK

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,898 mi
Last recorded58,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FSK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,891 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody covered with under sealant.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,589 miles

Front suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2022 55,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,217 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,934 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,934 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,499 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,260 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,260 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,071 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 46,071 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 38,469 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,972 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 36,970 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 36,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,946 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FSK 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 66.7%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

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

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