MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
exhaust system heavily corroded.
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust system....
engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust system....
engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Surface corrosion to exhaust
rear brake efforts low
slight play both steering arms
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Surface corrosion to exhaust
rear brake efforts low
slight play both steering arms
play n/s steering rack arm
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
play n/s steering rack arm
front number plate cracked.
noise from front suspension on locks.
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front number plate cracked.
noise from front suspension on locks.
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front & rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
front number plate cracked.
offside rear tyre wearing very badly on inner edge.
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to legal limits on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cuts in nearside front tyre tread
front number plate cracked
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to legal limits on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cuts in nearside front tyre tread
front number plate cracked
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
cuts in both rear tyre treads
noise from steering on locks
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres wearing low inner edges
Front brake pads getting low
Pitting to front brake disc's
Pitting to rear brake disc's
Surface corrosion to exhaust
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OV05 MXD is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc 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 OV05 MXD, 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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OV05 MXD is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 May 2005.
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