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HY05 YYO

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,521 mi
Last recorded120,521 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YYO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,521 miles

knocking noise at front off car no fault found at time off test

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,718 miles

off side front steering tie rod end slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2019 115,018 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 115,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,986 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,461 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 99,449 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,035 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread almost to excess (6.3.1d)

rear coil springs weak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 95,035 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread almost to excess (6.3.1d)

rear coil springs weak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,641 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear inner position lamp not working!

Fail 27 Oct 2014 80,419 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear inner position lamp not working!

Fail 8 Nov 2013 76,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre out of shape/wearing on inner tread/cuts in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre out of shape/wearing on inner tread/cuts in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,825 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front floor damaged

offside front tyre pressure low/cuts in tread

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

offside front floor damaged

offside front tyre pressure low/cuts in tread

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,508 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr saet belt retracting a little slow / just accepted ok 2/ front /rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,508 miles

nsr saet belt retracting a little slow / just accepted ok 2/ front /rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,658 miles

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

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

Slight play o/s/f drop link arm

Fail 18 Jun 2009 45,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock from lock stop pads on bottom arms

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock from lock stop pads on bottom arms

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,873 miles

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

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

advise free play in steering

Fail 4 Mar 2009 42,871 miles

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

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

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

advise free play in steering

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,820 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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HY05 YYO is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY05 YYO, 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 HY05 YYO registered?

HY05 YYO is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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