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DX05 YJP

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,525 mi
Last recorded78,525 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YJP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 78,525 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 78,525 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,723 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,449 miles

*** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY LONG ***

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,449 miles

*** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY LONG ***

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 53,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 53,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,167 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 53,167 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,104 miles

Nearside +offside front wishbone bushes deteriorating.

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel +offside (3.1.6b)

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

damage to o/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,385 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,569 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 47,569 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,778 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut in outer and inner side walls

Nearside rear tyre cut in outer side wall.

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,778 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre cut in outer and inner side walls

Nearside rear tyre cut in outer side wall.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,875 miles

Slight play offside steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,304 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 30,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,825 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,302 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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DX05 YJP is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,802 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DX05 YJP, 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 DX05 YJP registered?

DX05 YJP is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is DX05 YJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 YJP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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