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LG55 DCZ

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,512 mi
Last recorded103,512 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 DCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,512 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking/brake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,225 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2022 103,225 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both inop/faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,984 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,792 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,792 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,092 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,774 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,125 miles

n/s/r tyre has outer wall damage

Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,119 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 11 Jul 2015 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Aug 2014 64,124 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Aug 2014 64,124 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,002 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,408 miles

Rear exhaust pipe and mounting bracket corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,299 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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LG55 DCZ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LG55 DCZ, 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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LG55 DCZ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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