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BN05 YHM

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,407 mi
Last recorded101,407 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YHM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear faded (0.1 (b))

oil leak

top engine mount split

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,106 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jun 2013 91,672 miles

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

bad oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear and off side front tyres heavly cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,397 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,901 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,901 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,169 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,391 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,387 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BN05 YHM is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN05 YHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 YHM registered?

BN05 YHM is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is BN05 YHM safe to buy?

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