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SJ05 EWP

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,564 mi
Last recorded128,564 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 EWP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 128,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 124,164 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 124,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front abs rings corroded

rubbing noise from steering

Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,831 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front abs rings corroded

rubbing noise from steering

Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tyre heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil level low

Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 92,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,392 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,419 miles

inner edge of both rear tyres bald

Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,489 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 59,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 47,960 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 36,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SJ05 EWP is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ05 EWP, 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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SJ05 EWP is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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