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BJ05 YGO

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,523 mi
Last recorded66,523 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YGO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 66,522 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,680 miles

Nearside Front bump stop perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2016 65,672 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front bump stop perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,663 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 64,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,502 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Oct 2014 58,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,323 miles

offside rear tyre cut on inside but no cords exposed

Fail 23 Oct 2013 53,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cut on inside but no cords exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,701 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 41,648 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 41,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2010 37,533 miles

advice front brake brake pads low

advice off side rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2009 31,979 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 25,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,474 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 23,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ05 YGO is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ05 YGO, 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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BJ05 YGO is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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