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LG05 GHB

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,338 mi
Last recorded98,338 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 GHB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 98,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 89,528 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 89,302 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 89,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,275 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,292 miles

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front tyre worn to the min legal limit

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,501 miles

Front wheels touching inner wheel archs, lock stops appear missing. Recommend full check.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre wearing more inner shouler.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust hanger detached.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,423 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front wheels touching inner wheel archs, lock stops appear missing. Recommend full check.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre wearing more inner shouler.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust hanger detached.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,854 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,701 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,817 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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LG05 GHB is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LG05 GHB, 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 LG05 GHB registered?

LG05 GHB is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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