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LB05 YSY

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YSY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 108,737 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,918 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,418 miles

Nearside Front tyre outter wall damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 105,418 miles

Nearside Front tyre outter wall damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,527 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 88,525 miles

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

rear brake imbalance 22%

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,158 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 70,593 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,112 miles

Inner surfaces of both front brake discs starting to become corroded at edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,306 miles

front tyres ON legal limit

Fail 13 Jul 2010 58,199 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,199 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,571 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 52,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,024 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 48,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LB05 YSY is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB05 YSY, 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 LB05 YSY registered?

LB05 YSY is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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