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WV05 PUA

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 PUA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 117,469 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 117,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 117,303 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both rears (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded but still adequately supported.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe next to turbo (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Tale light. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed. signs of run flat.

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak From the engine cambelt side. ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to chassis

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,412 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/front rack end play

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,575 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,212 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs slightly scored on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,018 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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WV05 PUA is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV05 PUA, 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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WV05 PUA is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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