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WL05 HCE

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,823 mi
Last recorded116,823 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 HCE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 116,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,020 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

battery loose

nearside front indicator lens missing

rear exhaust adrift of mounting

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 106,982 miles

Nearside 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,026 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 96,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,562 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 89,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,910 miles

nearside front tyre has a few cuts to sidewall

very slight movement in steering rack - still secure

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,651 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,807 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 62,807 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre ..... wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,304 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 53,304 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/r inner sidelamp not working

o/s/r outer sidelamp not working

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,267 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,267 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perishing at edge of tread

nearside front tyre cuts to outer wall

Fail 8 Feb 2010 29,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres perishing at edge of tread

nearside front tyre cuts to outer wall

Pass 6 Feb 2009 19,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,407 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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WL05 HCE is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WL05 HCE, 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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WL05 HCE is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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