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OY05 FVO

2005 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo C7063,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FVO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 93,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 91,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,356 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 89,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 78,010 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,978 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,263 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyre inner and outer treads wearing low

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 FVO is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY05 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

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

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