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LY05 NEU

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,684 mi
Last recorded93,684 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 NEU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,684 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

engine breather pipe split-strong advise

Fail 1 Oct 2020 93,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

engine breather pipe split-strong advise

Pass 3 May 2019 87,958 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 81,659 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 May 2017 76,957 miles

Both inner steering rack arm joints have slight wear/play

Exhaust tailpipe bracket snapped but system still supported

One of two side light bulbs out nearside rear

Pass 4 May 2016 75,941 miles

One of two offside rear side light bulbs out

Rear brake pads moderately worn

Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall, and has cord exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

One of two offside rear side light bulbs out

Rear brake pads moderately worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,585 miles

off side rear position lamp is not working (twins), near side front tyre is worn on the edge, off side front tyre is bald on the edges, rear exhaust mounts are snapped, slight play in rack

Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

off side rear position lamp is not working (twins), near side front tyre is worn on the edge, off side front tyre is bald on the edges, rear exhaust mounts are snapped, slight play in rack

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,852 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has small cuts in sidewall

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,852 miles

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

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

coolant low

o/s/f tyre has small cuts in sidewall

o/s/r tyre perishing and low

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,591 miles

both front lower arm inner bushs weak and close to failure, both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,923 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,220 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,876 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LY05 NEU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LY05 NEU, 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 LY05 NEU registered?

LY05 NEU is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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