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OY05 FTE

2005 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,036 mi
Last recorded63,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 63,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,923 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,949 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,738 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2016 43,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2015 41,178 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2015 41,178 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 36,564 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 32,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 32,836 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,146 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 30,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 28,276 miles

Evidence of oil around p.a.s resevoir

Light scoring to rear brake discs

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Rear indicators fading

Some grab on parking brake

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,782 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,478 miles

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

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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OY05 FTE is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY05 FTE, 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 OY05 FTE registered?

OY05 FTE is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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