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LR55 TZG

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,616 mi
Last recorded108,616 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 TZG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,616 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorating and bracket broken/corroded

removal of items from back seat to allow inspection of rear seat belts.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 108,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very low on inner edge/ perishing cracks exposing steel brace. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorating and bracket broken/corroded

removal of items from back seat to allow inspection of rear seat belts.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,309 miles

Centre exhaust baffles are broken up

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

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Front tyre is VERY LOW on the inner edge!

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

Rear exhaust metal mount is deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,566 miles

Both front tyres getting low inner edges.

Centre exhaust silencer baffles are rattling

Damage to the N/S of vehicle,N/S/F wing damage.

Handbrake has a lot of travel.

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

Rear exhaust section mounting is getting weak.

Small play O/S inner rack joint.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,610 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting is getting very poor.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,525 miles

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

Both front tyres are VERY LOW on the inner edges.

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

Rear exhaust mounting is getting very poor.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,908 miles

Centre exhaust baffles loose.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight stepping wear and is getting low on the inside edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear exhaust mounting getting poor

Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,992 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 82,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50-16 96w (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,326 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 70,326 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,464 miles

offside rear tyre high/low on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,930 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 43,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,830 miles

advise creak from steering on lock to lock

advise front & rear b/pads low

advise front wheels rubbing inner wing covers ( not on lock to lock )

advise o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,017 miles

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

signs of ageing/cracking both rear tyres recommend replacement soon

slight sign of fouling both front tyres on full lock.recommend checking tyre size.if correct recommend further investigation

Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,183 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,899 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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LR55 TZG is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR55 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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LR55 TZG is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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