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EX55 JYF

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JYF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 84,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 73,681 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,923 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 64,502 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,197 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,867 miles

Nearside Front head light cracked but beam paten ok

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rear bracket loose

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear both rear tyres inner walls starting to perish

service light on

Fail 16 Feb 2016 60,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both rear tyres inner walls starting to perish

service light on

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust mounting detatched, but system still adequately supported

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,029 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlight beam pattern slightly faded

nearside headlight cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s front tyre low

Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,426 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

nearside front headlamp damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,101 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 32,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn out of shape inner edges

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,400 miles

n/s/f head light class cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,546 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlight slightly 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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EX55 JYF 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 69.6%.

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 EX55 JYF, 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 EX55 JYF registered?

EX55 JYF is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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