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DV05 LFT

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,324 mi
Last recorded106,324 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LFT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,324 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes, slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately evidence of repair to mounting bracket. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

light corrosion throughout underside, including suspension components.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,549 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,661 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,861 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,730 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,730 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 66,539 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 60,036 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,802 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,577 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,957 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,569 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads about 3 quarters worn

nearside front drive shaft knocks slightly on a lock when driven.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cut to nearside rear tyre &offside front tyre

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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DV05 LFT is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DV05 LFT, 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 DV05 LFT registered?

DV05 LFT is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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