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FG05 OYY

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,131 mi
Last recorded95,131 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OYY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Quite heavily deteriorated (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion evident various areas

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2020 92,676 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL PERISHED & CRACKED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL PERISHED & CRACKED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,398 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges quite heavily

Free play noted in inner steering tie rods

Nearside Rear tyre VERY HEAVILY worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Reversing lamps inoperative

Various areas corrosion evident

Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,983 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 76,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,117 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHT WIPERS ARE SPLIT

O/S/R TYRE WALL IS STARTING TO PERISH & STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER PART OF TYRE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL RIM ON INN SIDE OF RIM.OK AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON INNER SIDE OF N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,195 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,637 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 56,637 miles

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

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

osf suspension creaking possibly top mount

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,876 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and discs corroded on inner faces

front suspension creak on full lock

long tavel on handbrake

nearside rear brake disc scored slightly

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative - 50% lit

rear exhaust hanger bracket fractured and exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,152 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored and corroded

nearside and offside rear indicators pale

offside front track rod (rack end) bush slight play

rear exhaust hanger brackets fractured

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,433 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,196 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,561 miles

slight movement both front drumsticks

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,015 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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FG05 OYY is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG05 OYY, 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 FG05 OYY registered?

FG05 OYY is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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