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LS05 ZGC

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,449 mi
Last recorded121,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 121,449 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,401 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 105,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust fitting (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Temp cap fitted. (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,134 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 90,133 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,017 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,249 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,687 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 41,278 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 33,579 miles

Slight play in nearside rack rod.

Pass 21 May 2008 24,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play on both steering arms

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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LS05 ZGC is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS05 ZGC, 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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LS05 ZGC is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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