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EY05 MTX

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,938 mi
Last recorded80,938 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MTX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,938 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 79,221 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 71,142 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 64,482 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 55,315 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 55,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Fail 14 Jun 2017 47,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,234 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,397 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,397 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,566 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 22 May 2012 24,404 miles

BOTH REAR DISC,S ARE LIGHTLY PITTED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Fail 22 May 2012 24,404 miles

BOTH REAR DISC,S ARE LIGHTLY PITTED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,329 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,047 miles

front tyres worn

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,869 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 16,764 miles

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

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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EY05 MTX is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EY05 MTX, 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 EY05 MTX registered?

EY05 MTX is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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