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NG05 UOU

2005 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,899 mi
Last recorded89,899 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 UOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,899 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

osf bottom arm inner bush deteriorating

rear brake pads wearig low

Fail 25 Jul 2024 89,897 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

osf bottom arm inner bush deteriorating

rear brake pads wearig low

Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,173 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

front brake discs wearing

Fail 10 Jul 2023 81,168 miles

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

brake pipes have protective coatings

front brake discs wearing

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,526 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,223 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust and chassis corroding

osr lower arm front bush deteriorating

slight play in osf lower arm front bush

Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,347 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 62,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,959 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 53,959 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,128 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres have small cracks in tread

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 20 Dec 2016 48,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and n/s/r tyres have small cracks in tread

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,758 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm/trackrod end

Pass 30 Dec 2014 42,815 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 42,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,309 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,366 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 22,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,757 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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NG05 UOU is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NG05 UOU, 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 NG05 UOU registered?

NG05 UOU is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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