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HY55 JPU

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,273 mi
Last recorded149,273 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 JPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 149,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 140,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 140,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 140,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust catalytic converter rattling internally

Pass 9 Dec 2021 139,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 136,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f // o/s/f strut top mount rough

rear brake pads look low unable to full see them

Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH BOTTOM SHOCK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 130,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH BOTTOM SHOCK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 126,638 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edge

Pass 11 May 2017 124,159 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

slight noise both front strut top mounts

slight play rack

Fail 10 May 2017 124,154 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf tyre worn on edge

slight noise both front strut top mounts

slight play rack

Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,071 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber is perished

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

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

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 115,946 miles

front numberplate poor condition

n/s/f tyre side wall poor condition

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,857 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

S/R/S light on.

n/s/f Tyre wall outer has cut not showing cord.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,008 miles

S/R/S light on.

n/s/f Tyre wall outer has cut not showing cord.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,431 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s door check strap noisey

rear exhaust mount showing corrosion

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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HY55 JPU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY55 JPU, 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 HY55 JPU registered?

HY55 JPU is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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