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LR05 URZ

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,071 mi
Last recorded115,071 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 URZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 115,071 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,224 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake just meets minimum requirements

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Apr 2023 111,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake just meets minimum requirements

n/s front seat / pretensioner missing

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2022 106,695 miles

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

handbrake just meets minimum requirements

Fail 6 Apr 2022 106,695 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake just meets minimum requirements

Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,232 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,437 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 102,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,732 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,732 miles

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

n/s wiper split at ends

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,168 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 89,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,973 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake effort low on o/s

n/s/f & both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,550 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,413 miles

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

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

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

both lock stops creaking on lock

offside rear indicator fading

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,379 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,109 miles

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

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 7 Apr 2008 41,325 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 41,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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LR05 URZ is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR05 URZ, 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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LR05 URZ is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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