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KN05 OYG

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,735 mi
Last recorded74,735 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 OYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,735 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,585 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,645 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2017 66,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 63,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 63,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 63,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,264 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,760 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,297 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT OUTER EDGE

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT OUTER EDGE

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,856 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL, EFFORTS STILL GOOD.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 54,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL, EFFORTS STILL GOOD.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,996 miles

JUDDER FROM STEERING

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,689 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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KN05 OYG is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KN05 OYG, 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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KN05 OYG is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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