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NH05 LKY

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,310 mi
Last recorded136,310 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 LKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 136,310 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 136,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 125,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 124,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 78,604 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,754 miles

slight play in off side power steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2015 72,754 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in off side power steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,422 miles

Brake Pedal Anti-slip Wearing Through But OK At The Present Time

N/S/R Tyre Outer Sidewall Has A Flap Of Rubber But Cords Not Visible

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,422 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake Pedal Anti-slip Wearing Through But OK At The Present Time

N/S/R Tyre Outer Sidewall Has A Flap Of Rubber But Cords Not Visible

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 58,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,855 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn And Splitting

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 51,855 miles

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

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn And Splitting

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

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

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

Reverse Lights N/W

Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,298 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 39,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,353 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,092 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 23,092 miles

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

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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NH05 LKY is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NH05 LKY, 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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NH05 LKY is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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