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WK05 VAX

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,110 mi
Last recorded121,110 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VAX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 121,110 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,526 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play play n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,674 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,187 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 93,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,538 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,044 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 48,708 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy corrosion rear exhaust mount

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,708 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust mount

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,726 miles

both reazr tyres worn,n/s rear tyre heavily

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,491 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (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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WK05 VAX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WK05 VAX, 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 WK05 VAX registered?

WK05 VAX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WK05 VAX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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