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DY05 RUW

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,053 mi
Last recorded128,053 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 RUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 128,053 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 128,053 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 121,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK/ADJUST

Pass 15 Nov 2016 112,496 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 112,496 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,534 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 103,534 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,825 miles

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

slight play in ns steering arm

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,096 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,649 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped and rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,120 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 26,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,782 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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DY05 RUW is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY05 RUW, 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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DY05 RUW is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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