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LY05 NHD

2005 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,848 mi
Last recorded112,848 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 NHD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 112,848 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,072 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 109,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting getting stiff

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 107,456 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,965 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to fully see brakes recomend inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,063 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,063 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,413 miles

lower suspension strut locking bolts loose

Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,703 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,703 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 36,096 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 36,096 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,394 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2008 26,388 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 NHD is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY05 NHD, 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 NHD registered?

LY05 NHD is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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