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LC55 TZG

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,754 mi
Last recorded138,754 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 TZG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 138,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 138,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 138,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 137,964 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 137,068 miles

nearside rear tyre has low pressure and a nail

offside rear tyre has a nail

Fail 21 Dec 2018 137,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre has low pressure and a nail

offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 22 Dec 2017 136,330 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 120,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 114,944 miles

offside front tyre worn heavy on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2015 114,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn heavy on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,642 miles

PAS Resivoir weeping

Slight play in n/s/f lower arm rear bush

n/s/r outer sidelight inop

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,685 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 107,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,674 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 96,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,724 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 76,724 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,640 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit and have "stepping"in tread indicating structural is failing

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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LC55 TZG is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LC55 TZG, 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 LC55 TZG registered?

LC55 TZG is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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